As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Security Guard - Armed in the United Kingdom is £31,418, with an hourly rate of £15, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £30,559 to £34,458, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £30,559
50TH(Median)   £31,418
75TH   £34,458
Security Guard - Armed Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Security Guard - Armed Salary £30,559 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Security Guard - Armed Salary £31,418 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Security Guard - Armed Salary £34,458 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Security Guard - Armed Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Security Guard - Armed salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Security Guard - Armed is about £31,418 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £15, a monthly salary of about £2,618, and a weekly pay of around £604. Click the switch button below to see more details about Security Guard - Armed hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Security Guard - Armeds Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Security Guard - Armed's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £30,674 - £31,200, while Intermediate make £30,751 - £31,264, Senior earn £30,995 - £31,645, Specialist earn £31,418 - £33,142, Expert can reach £31,962 - £33,777 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Security Guard - Armed £31,033
Intermediate Level Security Guard - Armed £31,097
Senior Level Security Guard - Armed £31,328
Specialist Level Security Guard - Armed £32,552
Expert Level Security Guard - Armed £33,142
£31,033 0 yr
£31,097 < 2 yrs
£31,328 2-4 yrs
£32,552 5-8 yrs
£33,142 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 1%
Senior Level 0%
Specialist Level 4%
Expert Level 5%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Security Guard - Armed?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Security Guard - Armed are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £33,931 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £31,651, and Manchester pays around £30,116 annually.

Which Job Pays More: IS Security Manager or Security Guard - Armed?

As of April 22, 2025 , a IS Security Manager makes more than a Security Guard - Armed. A IS Security Manager earns an average annual salary of £52,795. And a Security Guard - Armed earns an average annual salary of £31,418.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
IS Security Manager
£45,010
£60,636
Information Security Manager
£58,814
£77,411
Information Security Supervisor
£44,906
£60,495
Information Security Officer
£33,284
£46,423
Cyber Security Engineer
£41,236
£55,554

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