Average Security guards and related occupations Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical security guards and related occupations in the South West earned £28,952. Compared to the UK median of £30,819, that's 6.1% below. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £28,952 has an effective purchasing power closer to £30,127. Compared to the Bristol, City of UA average across all roles (£36,652), security guards and related occupationss take home 21.0% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £28,952 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,127 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Security guards and related occupations salary in areas near Bristol, City of UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bristol, City of UA is in the South West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average security guards and related occupations salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median security guards and related occupations salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £28,952 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does security guards and related occupations pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Security guards and related occupations in the South West earn 6.1% below the national median of £30,819. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is security guards and related occupations a well-paid job in Bristol, City of UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. Security guards and related occupations in the South West earn £28,952, which is 21.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for security guards and related occupationss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.