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Live security officer roles plus reconciled 2026 salary data by region.

5901 live security officer roles

Mitie Group plc.

Security Officer

Harrogate

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At Mitie, we are eagerly looking for passionate security enthusiasts to join our Security Guard teams nationwide for our new, exciting project with…

Security, Emergency & Defence
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Nexus Jobs

Cyber Security Manager

London

£58,000–£98,000

Knowledge of security technologies is essential, such as network appliances, firewall administration, AD, IAM, PAM, SIEM, UEBA, AV, IDS/IPS, and MDM…

Hybrid IT & Technology
2 days ago Apply on WhatJobs
GCHQ

Security Officer

Morwenstow

£31,878–£37,338

Flexible working: due to the nature of the role, flexible, home or remote working isn’t possible.

Remote Security, Emergency & Defence
2 days ago Apply on WhatJobs
Staffline

Store Detective

Westbury on Trym

£17/hr

An SIA licence is required. To provide covert security, to contribute to the safety and security of the client's premises and staff.

Security, Emergency & Defence
2 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

Security Officer salary by region (2026)

RegionSalary range (median)
London (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range		 £28,000 – £36,000 (midpoint £32,000)
Midlands (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range		 £24,500 – £30,000 (midpoint £27,250)
North West (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range		 £24,500 – £30,000 (midpoint £27,250)
Scotland (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range		 £24,500 – £30,000 (midpoint £27,250)
Yorkshire (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range		 £24,000 – £29,000 (midpoint £26,500)
South East (indicative)
1 live advert		 £21,000 – £32,000 (midpoint £21,000)

Methodology: medians reconcile live advertised UK salaries for this role and region; 25th–75th percentiles are shown only where at least 5 live salaried listings back them. They are measured or omitted, never interpolated. Rows marked indicative are anchored to our curated 2026 baseline ranges until enough live data accrues. Listings advertising an implausible annual figure (a mislabelled hourly or daily rate) are excluded rather than converted, because converting one means guessing the hours behind it.

Market view. Static guarding pays at or just above the National Living Wage; corporate, airport and close-protection work sits at the top of the band, and security managers above it (£35,000–£55,000). Twelve-hour shifts and 4-on-4-off patterns are the norm; an SIA licence (£190 plus training) is a legal requirement.
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FAQs

What does a security officer earn?

Typically £12.21–£15 an hour (£24,000–£32,000), with corporate and airport sites and London at the top; security managers £35,000–£55,000.

Do I need an SIA licence?

Yes for contracted guarding, door supervision and CCTV. Employers rarely fund it for new starters.

What do employers check?

SIA licence, right to work, five-year checkable history (BS 7858 screening) and references.

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