Average Security guards and related occupations Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
The going rate for security guards and related occupationss in the North West? £28,753 at the median in 2025. That compares to £30,819 nationally — a gap of 6.7% below. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £28,753 has an effective purchasing power closer to £31,527. Compared to the Manchester average across all roles (£36,554), security guards and related occupationss take home 21.3% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £28,753 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £31,527 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average security guards and related occupations salary in Manchester?
The median security guards and related occupations salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £28,753 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 Manchester compare to the UK average?
Security guards and related occupations in the North West earn 6.7% 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 Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Security guards and related occupations in the North West earn £28,753, which is 21.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for security guards and related occupationss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.