Residential Security Guard jobs in London typically pay £15–£29 an hour (about £2,600–£5,000 a month full time). Both live-in and live-out positions are offered, with a usual schedule of 8–12 hour shifts on rotation. Employers ask for valid security licence where required and right-to-work checks. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in London.
- Typical pay
- £15–£29
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- £2,600–£5,000
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Sometimes
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- 8–12 hour shifts on rotation
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open residential security guard positions in London
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Register as a Residential Security GuardAbout residential security guard jobs in London
Working as a residential security guard in London means joining a private household. The residential security guard protects a private residence through access control, patrols, CCTV monitoring and incident response, and families across Greater London hire for this role all year round.
London is known for banking, fintech, law, media, and life sciences, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as HSBC, Barclays, Deloitte, Google UK, the NHS, and Revolut. London handles more foreign exchange trading than any other city on Earth and hosts Europe's largest fintech cluster.
Main duties
- Control access and verify visitors
- Patrol the property and perimeter
- Monitor CCTV and alarm systems
- Respond to incidents and contact emergency services
- Write incident reports
Residential Security Guard pay in London
Household incomes in London are shaped by an average local salary of around £47,000, which is why residential security guard pay here sits above the UK average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.
Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
A day as a residential security guard
- Shift 1Gate & visitor log
- ·Perimeter patrol
- ·CCTV check
- Shift 2Night patrol
- ·Handover report
Why work in London?
The local job market is growing at 3.2% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to London.
London is often described as “Europe's Financial and Fintech Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Valid security licence where required
- Residential or corporate security experience
- First aid
- Clean background check
Working in United Kingdom
- Right to work in United Kingdom: Workers need the right to work in the UK; employers must check documents before employment starts.
- Checks: employers usually ask for right-to-work checks, references and a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check — an enhanced DBS check for roles with children or vulnerable adults.
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the National Living Wage or National Minimum Wage.
- Contract: Employees must receive a written statement of employment particulars from their first day of work.
Live-in or live-out?
Most residential security guard roles in London are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days. Ask whether travel time between homes, evenings or weekends are paid at a higher rate.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your residential security guard experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete UK right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a residential security guard earn in London?
Residential Security Guard jobs in London typically pay £15–£29 an hour (about £2,600–£5,000 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in residential security guard jobs in London?
Both live-in and live-out positions are offered. Most residential security guard roles in London are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a residential security guard in UK?
Employers ask for valid security licence where required, residential or corporate security experience and right-to-work checks. You must also have the right to work in United Kingdom.
What does a residential security guard do day to day?
A residential security guard protects a private residence through access control, patrols, CCTV monitoring and incident response. Typical duties include control access and verify visitors, patrol the property and perimeter, monitor CCTV and alarm systems.
How do I apply for residential security guard jobs in London on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in London hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a residential security guard work?
A typical schedule is 8–12 hour shifts on rotation. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.