Average Security guards and related occupations Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
Based on 2025 data, security guards and related occupationss in the London earned £34,950 at the median — 13.4% above the national benchmark of £30,819. In practical terms, living costs in the London run 16.4% above average. That means £34,950 stretches to roughly £30,026 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in City of London is £67,064, so security guards and related occupationss sit 47.9% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £34,950 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,026 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average security guards and related occupations salary in City of London?
The median security guards and related occupations salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £34,950 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 City of London compare to the UK average?
Security guards and related occupations in the London earn 13.4% above the national median of £30,819. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is security guards and related occupations a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Security guards and related occupations in the London earn £34,950, which is 47.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for security guards and related occupationss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.