Average Security guards and related occupations Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
Based on 2025 data, security guards and related occupationss in the Scotland earned £29,273 at the median — 5.0% below the national benchmark of £30,819. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £29,273 has an effective purchasing power closer to £31,715. Compared to the Glasgow City average across all roles (£34,932), security guards and related occupationss take home 16.2% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £29,273 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £31,715 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average security guards and related occupations salary in Glasgow City?
The median security guards and related occupations salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £29,273 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 Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Security guards and related occupations in the Scotland earn 5.0% 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 Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Security guards and related occupations in the Scotland earn £29,273, which is 16.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for security guards and related occupationss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.