Security Guard Salary Calculator
Estimate your weekly and annual pay as a security guard, based on your hourly rate, standard and overtime hours, and any night or weekend shift premiums.
Calculate Your Security Guard Pay
Enter your hourly rate, working hours and any shift premiums to estimate your weekly and annual take-home before tax.
Security Guard Pay Estimate
Estimate your weekly and annual gross pay from your hourly rate.
How it Works
Understanding your security guard pay
Standard Hours Pay
Your base hourly rate is multiplied by your standard weekly hours to give your core weekly pay.
Overtime Pay
Any overtime hours are paid at your base rate multiplied by your overtime multiplier, such as 1.5x or 2x.
Shift Premiums
If your role pays extra for night or weekend shifts, we add that percentage on top of the base rate for the hours you specify.
Annual Estimate
We multiply your total weekly pay by your paid weeks per year to estimate your annual gross earnings.
Typical Hourly Rates by Role
A general overview of UK security industry hourly rates by role and experience level. Actual pay varies by employer, site and location.
| Role | Entry-Level | Experienced | Specialist / Management |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Officer | £12.60–£13.50/hr | £13.20–£15.00/hr | £16.00–£18.00/hr |
| Door Supervisor | £13.00–£14.00/hr | £14.04–£16.00/hr | £16.00–£18.00/hr |
| CCTV Operator | £12.60–£13.50/hr | £13.33–£16.00/hr | £16.00–£18.00/hr |
| Close Protection | £13.33–£16.00/hr | £17.95–£25.64/hr | £28.21–£41.03/hr |
| Security Manager | £16.00–£20.00/hr | £22.59–£28.00/hr | £28.00–£33.33/hr |
Security Guard Pay FAQ
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about security guard salaries in the UK.
Entry-level security officers in the UK typically earn between £12.60 and £13.50 an hour, with experienced officers earning £13.20 to £15.00 an hour. Specialist or management roles, and licences such as door supervisor or close protection, generally command higher hourly rates.
Many employers pay a night shift or weekend premium on top of the base hourly rate, since these hours are typically harder to staff. The size of this premium varies by employer and site, so it’s worth checking your contract or job offer for the exact uplift that applies.
Yes. Most front-line security roles in the UK, including security guarding, door supervision and close protection, legally require a valid licence from the Security Industry Authority (SIA). Working without one can result in a significant fine or even imprisonment.
An SIA licence application currently costs around £204 and is valid for three years, in addition to the cost of the required training course. Some employers cover this cost for new starters, so it’s worth asking before you enrol on a course.