Average Security guards and related occupations Salary in Norwich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Norwich compares
The going rate for security guards and related occupationss in the East? £33,569 at the median in 2025. That compares to £30,819 nationally — a gap of 8.9% above. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £33,569 stretches to roughly £34,501 in real spending power. Compared to the Norwich average across all roles (£28,457), security guards and related occupationss take home 18.0% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £33,569 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £34,501 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average security guards and related occupations salary in Norwich?
The median security guards and related occupations salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £33,569 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 Norwich compare to the UK average?
Security guards and related occupations in the East earn 8.9% above the national median of £30,819. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is security guards and related occupations a well-paid job in Norwich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Security guards and related occupations in the East earn £33,569, which is 18.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for security guards and related occupationss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Norwich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.