As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Security Specialist in Manchester, UK is £36,832, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £35,414 to £42,508, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £35,414
50TH(Median)   £36,832
75TH   £42,508
Security Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Security Specialist Salary £35,414 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Security Specialist Salary £36,832 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Security Specialist Salary £42,508 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Security Specialist Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Security Specialist salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Security Specialist is about £36,832 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,069, and a weekly pay of around £708. Click the switch button below to see more details about Security Specialist hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Security Specialists Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Security Specialist's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £36,028 - £36,832, while Intermediate make £36,091 - £37,002, Senior earn £36,409 - £38,272, Specialist earn £37,425 - £40,729, Expert can reach £37,679 - £40,983 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Security Specialist £36,578
Intermediate Level Security Specialist £36,621
Senior Level Security Specialist £37,256
Specialist Level Security Specialist £39,628
Expert Level Security Specialist £39,797
£36,578 0 yr
£36,621 < 2 yrs
£37,256 2-4 yrs
£39,628 5-8 yrs
£39,797 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 1%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 8%
Expert Level 8%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Security Specialist?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Security Specialist are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £41,499 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £38,710, and Manchester pays around £36,832 annually.

Which Job Pays More: IS Security Manager or Security Specialist?

As of April 22, 2025 , a IS Security Manager makes more than a Security Specialist. A IS Security Manager earns an average annual salary of £50,607. And a Security Specialist earns an average annual salary of £38,425.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
IS Security Manager Manchester, UK
£43,145
£58,123
Information Security Manager Manchester, UK
£56,377
£74,203
Information Security Supervisor Manchester, UK
£43,044
£57,988
Information Security Officer Manchester, UK
£31,905
£44,499
Cyber Security Engineer Manchester, UK
£39,527
£53,251

Security Specialist Job Openings in Manchester, UK

Security Officer
KPK SECURITY LTD
Milton Keynes, South East England

Company Description. KPK Security is a leading provider of tailored security solutions, committed to meeting the unique requirements of each client. B...

Marketing Campaigns Manager
Andrew James Specialist Recruitment Ltd
Ascot, South East England

A leading Berkshire business (medium size, but global brand and instantly recognisable), is looking for a Marketing Campaigns Manager to join its mark...

Office Administrator
CoreTech Security
Gloucestershire, ENG

CoreTech is a specialist cyber security company, proud of our world-class technical capability. We use our knowledge to solve our clients' hardest pro...

Security Professional
OMS Group (UKI) Limited
Bexhill, ENG

Job Title: SIA Licensed Security Guard. Location:** East Sussex. Company:** OMS Group. Salary:** £12.50 per hour. Hours:** Minimum 40 hours per week. ...

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