Security Guards and Related Occupations Salary in South East (2025)

✓ Sourced directly from ONS ASHE · Checked for accuracy at every rebuild · First published: 2026-08-25 · Last updated: 2026-10-25

ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) · Table 15, work-based region
£34,071
South East median
£33,133
South East mean
£30,819
UK national median
+10.6%
vs national

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Overview

The median salary for a security guards and related occupations working in South East is £34,071 per year (gross, before tax) — 10.6% above the UK national median of £30,819 for this occupation. Figures come from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (2025 (provisional)), based on where the job is located rather than where the employee lives. Negotiating an offer in South East? A solid negotiation guide helps you use these figures with confidence.

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How South East Compares

RegionMedian salaryvs national
London £34,950 +13.4%
South East £34,071 +10.6%
East £33,569 +8.9%
Scotland £29,273 -5.0%
South West £28,952 -6.1%
North West £28,753 -6.7%
Yorkshire and The Humber £27,519 -10.7%
East Midlands £27,507 -10.7%
Salary data is sourced from ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional). Figures represent gross pay before tax across the whole occupation in this region and will differ from individual job offers. Reference only.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a security guards and related occupations in South East?

The median salary in South East is £34,071 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) data. The mean is £33,133.

How does South East pay compare to the UK national average?

South East is 10.6% above the UK national median of £30,819 for this occupation.

Which UK region pays security guards and related occupations the most?

Of the regions with published ONS data for this occupation, London has the highest median at £34,950 per year. See the regional comparison table above for every area.

Data: ONS ASHE Table 14/15, 2025 provisional · Page built 2026-10-25