Security Officer Salaries in United Kingdom

Updated 9 Dec 2023
Base Pay Range
£21K - £29K/yr
Average Base Pay

5,220 salaries

£22K

Low

£26K

Average

£32K

High

Additional Cash Compensation
Average£1,331Range£478 - £3,705
The average salary for Security Officer is £26,034 per year in the United Kingdom. The average additional cash compensation for a Security Officer in the United Kingdom is £1,331, with a range from £478 - £3,705. Salaries estimates are based on 5220 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Security Officer employees in United Kingdom.

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in United Kingdom

£26,034 /yr
Security Officer
£45,013 /yr
Senior Security Officer
£42,266 /yr
Lead Security Officer
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What is the salary trajectory for a Security Officer?

Job TitleSalary
Security Officer£26,034 /yr
Senior Security Officer£45,013 /yr
Lead Security Officer£42,266 /yr
What is the salary trajectory for a Security Officer?

in United Kingdom

£26,034 /yr
Security Officer
£45,013 /yr
Senior Security Officer
£42,266 /yr
Lead Security Officer
See Full Career Path

Download as data table

What is the salary trajectory for a Security Officer?

Job TitleSalary
Security Officer£26,034 /yr
Senior Security Officer£45,013 /yr
Lead Security Officer£42,266 /yr

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Mitie
3.1

Mitie

Security Officer - Hourly

£11

 /hr
Range: £8 - £24
435 salaries
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£8

£24

£8 - £24 Range

TSS (Total Security Services)
3.4

TSS (Total Security Services)

Security Officer - Hourly

£11

 /hr
Range: £7 - £23
376 salaries
See 413 salaries from all locations

£7

£23

£7 - £23 Range

G4S Secure Solutions
3.5

G4S Secure Solutions

Security Officer - Hourly

£11

 /hr
Range: £6 - £16
294 salaries
See 309 salaries from all locations

£6

£16

£6 - £16 Range

Cordant Services
2.9

Cordant Services

Security Officer - Hourly

£11

 /hr
Range: £9 - £23
285 salaries
See 292 salaries from all locations

£9

£23

£9 - £23 Range

Securitas
3.3

Securitas

Security Officer - Hourly

£11

 /hr
Range: £8 - £108
269 salaries
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£8

£108

£8 - £108 Range

Heathrow Airport
3.9

Heathrow Airport

Security Officer

£29,750

 /yr
Range: £18K - £51K
203 salaries
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£18K

£51K

£18,325 - £50,925 Range

G4S
3.5

G4S

Security Officer - Hourly

£11

 /hr
Range: £8 - £23
171 salaries
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£8

£23

£8 - £23 Range

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Brooknight
2.9

Brooknight

Security Officer - Hourly

£11

 /hr
Range: £10 - £13
116 salaries
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£10

£13

£10 - £13 Range

Corps Security
3.2

Corps Security

Security Officer - Hourly

£11

 /hr
Range: £10 - £17
87 salaries
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£10

£17

£10 - £17 Range

B&M Retail
3.6

B&M Retail

Security Officer - Hourly

£11

 /hr
Range: £9 - £11
86 salaries
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£9

£11

£9 - £11 Range

Icts (UK)
2.5

Icts (UK)

Security Officer - Hourly

£11

 /hr
Range: £9 - £15
80 salaries
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£9

£15

£9 - £15 Range

WilsonJames
3.6

WilsonJames

Security Officer - Hourly

£12

 /hr
Range: £9 - £16
76 salaries
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£9

£16

£9 - £16 Range

Atalian Servest
2.9

Atalian Servest

Security Officer - Hourly

£11

 /hr
Range: £10 - £16
63 salaries
See 71 salaries from all locations

£10

£16

£10 - £16 Range

2.9

Bidvest Noonan

Security Officer - Hourly

£12

 /hr
Range: £10 - £18
60 salaries
See 67 salaries from all locations

£10

£18

£10 - £18 Range

MAN Commercial Protection
2

MAN Commercial Protection

Security Officer - Hourly

£11

 /hr
Range: £9 - £12
58 salaries
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£9

£12

£9 - £12 Range

ISS Facility Services
3.3

ISS Facility Services

Security Officer - Hourly

£12

 /hr
Range: £7 - £22
48 salaries
See 52 salaries from all locations

£7

£22

£7 - £22 Range

Amulet
4.3

Amulet

Security Officer - Hourly

£12

 /hr
Range: £10 - £13
45 salaries
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£10

£13

£10 - £13 Range

VSG Vision Security Group
3.1

VSG Vision Security Group

Security Officer - Hourly

£10

 /hr
Range: £8 - £18
44 salaries
See 49 salaries from all locations

£8

£18

£8 - £18 Range

Axis Group Integrated Services
2.9

Axis Group Integrated Services

Security Officer - Hourly

£11

 /hr
Range: £11 - £13
40 salaries
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£11

£13

£11 - £13 Range

UK Ministry of Defence
3.6

UK Ministry of Defence

Security Officer

£23,334

 /yr
Range: £22K - £43K
40 salaries
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£22K

£43K

£21,688 - £43,390 Range

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Security Officer Salaries

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Frequently asked questions about a Security Officer salaries

The average salary for a Security Officer is £26,034 per year in United Kingdom. Salaries estimates are based on 5220 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Security Officer employees in United Kingdom.

The highest salary for a Security Officer in United Kingdom is £32,395 per year.

The lowest salary for a Security Officer in United Kingdom is £21,748 per year.

Security officers earn pay that is similar to the pay of police officers and border force officers. Security officers who take on managerial positions and work with larger operations such as political campaigns or celebrity tours, may earn higher pay. Security officers can increase their earning potential by becoming an area security manager, or becoming a consultant who provides advice to businesses on anti-terrorism or conflict management skills. They can also establish their own security business and sell products relating to security, for instance in the home.

To increase your salary in your career as a security officer, it's essential to obtain the necessary SIA (Security Industry Authority) licence and training, which are required by law. Beyond the basic requirements, obtaining additional certifications in areas such as CCTV operation, first aid, and fire safety can increase your earning potential. Some security companies may also offer specialised training in areas such as counter-terrorism, crowd control, and executive protection, which can open up higher-paying positions. Gaining experience in the field and building a track record of successful security operations can also lead to higher-paying opportunities, including security management or consultancy roles.

Your first step in negotiating your salary as a security officer is to research what a security officer makes in your local area with a similar level of experience. If you plan to ask for a pay rise, take your recent performance evaluations into consideration and highlight any important experience during your discussion with management. Ask for a little above what you’re looking for to give yourself room to negotiate. Searching for a security officer job and negotiating your starting salary when approaching an employer is also an option. In this case, keep it simple. Say something such as, "Do you have any wiggle room on the salary?" to start the conversation.

About 56.69% of Security Officer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £1,331 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Security Officer in United Kingdom as a good salary.

Security Officer professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £18,783 and £42,121 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £26,034 following the average career path of a Security Officer.

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