Security guards and related occupations Salary in West Midlands
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 6,000 employees
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
Not disclosed
Median
£27,565
Mean
£27,203
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | Not disclosed |
| Median | £27,565 |
| Mean | £27,203 |
| 75th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 90th percentile | Not disclosed |
‘Not disclosed’ means ONS withheld this value because the sample was too small to publish without risking identification. See the ASHE methodology.
Pay by period
Weekly
£544
Mean £550
Hourly
£12.49
Mean £13.01
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £544 | £550 |
| Hourly | £12.49 | £13.01 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in West Midlands is £2,484/month. Security guards and related occupations earn 8% below the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£27,565
Male
£27,403
Female
£27,169
Mean annual pay
All employees
£27,203
Male
£27,060
Female
£27,702
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £27,565 | £27,403 | £27,169 |
| Mean | £27,203 | £27,060 | £27,702 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£29,978
Full-time (mean)
£29,480
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £29,978 |
| Mean | £29,480 |
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