Average Security guards and related occupations Salary in Leeds
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Leeds compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, security guards and related occupationss in the Yorkshire and The Humber were paid a median of £27,519. The national equivalent stands at £30,819, putting this region 10.7% below. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £27,519 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £30,408. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953, so security guards and related occupationss sit 16.5% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £27,519 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,408 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average.
Security guards and related occupations salary across UK regions
Security guards and related occupations salary in areas near Leeds
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average security guards and related occupations salary in Leeds?
The median security guards and related occupations salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Leeds) is £27,519 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 Leeds compare to the UK average?
Security guards and related occupations in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 10.7% 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 Leeds compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leeds is £32,953. Security guards and related occupations in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £27,519, which is 16.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for security guards and related occupationss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leeds. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.