Security Manager Salaries

Security Manager salaries in Manchester, United Kingdom

Base pay
GBP 28K - GBP 45K/yr
GBP 36K/yrAverage base pay
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Last updated 3 June 202621 Salaries submitted
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Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Security Manager
15+ Years
$161K/yr
$161K • $0
Westmead
$161K/yr
$161K • $0
Security Manager
7-9 Years
$98K - $113K/yr
Docklands
$98K - $113K/yr
Security Manager
10-14 Years
$134K - $156K/yr
North Sydney
$134K - $156K/yr
Security Manager
1-3 Years
$149K/yr
$149K • $0
Melbourne
$149K/yr
$149K • $0
Security Manager
15+ Years
$183K - $212K/yr
Winston Hills
$183K - $212K/yr
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Security Manager
4-6 Years
$60K - $70K/yr
Sydney
$60K - $70K/yr
Security Manager
4-6 Years
$127K/yr
$127K • $0
Sydney
$127K/yr
$127K • $0
Security Manager
10-14 Years
$100K/yr
$100K • $0
Osborne Park
$100K/yr
$100K • $0
Security Manager
4-6 Years
$118K/yr
$118K • $0
Melbourne
$118K/yr
$118K • $0
Security Manager
1-3 Years
$179K/yr
$179K • $0
Sydney
$179K/yr
$179K • $0

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Frequently asked questions about Security Manager salaries

The average salary for a Security Manager is GBP 35,511 per year or GBP 17 per hour in Manchester, United Kingdom, which is 74% lower than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to GBP 54,960 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Manchester, United Kingdom is between GBP 28,216 (25th percentile) and GBP 44,693 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 21 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Security Manager employees in Manchester, United Kingdom as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Security Manager in Manchester, United Kingdom is GBP 44,693 per year, GBP 3,724 per month or GBP 21 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Security Manager in Manchester, United Kingdom is GBP 28,216 per year, GBP 2,351 per month or GBP 14 per hour.
Security managers earn pay that is similar to that of police officers, but earn more than security officers. They earn less than prison officers on average. Security managers with experience overseeing large events, such as political campaigns, celebrity tours, or high-risk building operations may earn higher pay. They can also progress in their career by becoming a security consultant, where they advise businesses about different security options. Security manages can also establish their own recruitment agency with the right experience.