Average Security guards and related occupations Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median security guards and related occupations salary in the East Midlands reached £27,507, sitting 10.7% below the national median of £30,819. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average, so a salary of £27,507 has an effective purchasing power closer to £29,964. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144, so security guards and related occupationss sit 5.6% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £27,507 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,964 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average security guards and related occupations salary in Nottingham UA?
The median security guards and related occupations salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £27,507 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 Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Security guards and related occupations in the East Midlands 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 Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Security guards and related occupations in the East Midlands earn £27,507, which is 5.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for security guards and related occupationss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.