How much does a security guard make in the United Kingdom?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £2,959 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,424
- Equals
- $47,530
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $69,150 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $68,880 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $62,210 |
| 7. Germany | $47,750 |
| 8. United Kingdom | $47,530 |
| 9. Denmark estimate | $47,190 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $377 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Firefighter£44,030
- Police officer£31,380
- Correctional officer£41,290
- Aid worker£39,210
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,959 a month, £35,510 a year.
How much does a security guard make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £24,530 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £44,790.
Which country pays a security guard the most?
Australia, with a median of $48,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a security guard make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In the United Kingdom: $47,530 a year against $39,890 in United States, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a security guard or a firefighter?
A firefighter: £44,030 a year against £35,510 for a security guard, 1.2 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate