MAG Airport Group
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DismissMAG Airport Group is an airport operator. They run Manchester Airport, East Midlands Airport and London Stansted Airport.
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What’s the average pay for a security officer at MAG Airport Group?
The average pay for a security officer at MAG Airport Group is between £25.0k and £33.7k per year.
The top paying employers for security guards are South Western Railway, Gatwick Airport and Heathrow Airport.
Last updated 3 November 2025
What is the Real Living Wage?
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
| Location | Real Living Wage |
|---|---|
| London | £13.85 |
| Rest of the UK | £12.60 |
What is the legal minimum wage?
The minimum wage is the legal minimum you must be paid per hour.
| Age group | Legal minimum wage |
|---|---|
| 21 or older | £12.21 |
| 18-20 | £10.00 |
| Under 18 | £7.55 |
| Apprentices | £7.55 |
More about pay at MAG Airport Group
Who pays security guards the most?
- South Western Railway Pay £38.4k-48.8k per year
- Gatwick Airport Pay £33.1k-42.1k per year
- Heathrow Airport Pay £25.6k-33.8k per year
- MAG Airport Group Pay £25.0k-33.7k per year
- Bidvest Noonan Pay £11.93-14.70 per hour
- Showsec Pay £12.00-14.82 per hour
- Amulet Pay £11.64-14.75 per hour
- CIS Security Pay £11.95-14.85 per hour
- TK Maxx Pay £24.0k-34.0k per year
- Securitas Pay £12.22-14.96 per hour
Jobs at MAG Airport Group
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What are security guards saying about pay at MAG Airport Group?
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Best thing
The people and sometimes the hours
Worst thing
Sometimes the hours are awful the pay isn't worth the 20mile travel there 20mile travel back
Security officer at MAG Airport Group, March 2023
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Best thing
Meeting new people
Worst thing
Career progression pay
Aviation security officer at MAG Airport Group, November 2022
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Best thing
Great teams, decent pay, loads of overtime
Worst thing
Not enough staff, long commute, very early starts 03:30
Customer host at MAG Airport Group, March 2022
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Best thing
Wages
Worst thing
Regional pay gaps
Same role at 2 airports owned by same group
Get payed significantly more and have less duties and responsibilitiesControl room operator at MAG Airport Group, November 2020