Average Security guards and related occupations Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
The median pay for security guards and related occupationss in the South East stood at £34,071 in 2025, placing them 10.6% above the UK-wide figure of £30,819. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £34,071 has an effective purchasing power closer to £33,015. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so security guards and related occupationss sit 0.6% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £34,071 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £33,015 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Security guards and related occupations salary in areas near Southampton UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average security guards and related occupations salary in Southampton UA?
The median security guards and related occupations salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £34,071 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 Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Security guards and related occupations in the South East earn 10.6% above the national median of £30,819. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is security guards and related occupations a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Security guards and related occupations in the South East earn £34,071, which is 0.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for security guards and related occupationss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.