Event Security Cost Calculator
Get an instant ballpark for your event in seconds — guests, hours and staff type in, a UK price range out.
Estimated cost
How much does event security cost?
Event security in the UK is priced per officer, per hour, with a standard four-hour minimum. In 2026, stewards typically run £16–£22/hr, SIA security guards £20–£30/hr, and door supervisors £22–£35/hr, with London and unsociable hours at the top of each band. This calculator applies those bands to your inputs.
If you are not sure how many officers you need, start with the security guard calculator, then come back here to price it. For the full picture, read how much does event security cost?
Event Security Cost Calculator — FAQs
How is the estimate calculated?
We multiply your number of officers by the hours (with the standard four-hour minimum) and a 2026 UK hourly rate band for the staff type you choose, then adjust for timing and location. It is a planning estimate, not a quote.
Why is there a four-hour minimum?
A four-hour minimum per officer is the standard across the UK security industry, so even a short event is charged at four hours per guard.
Does the figure include VAT?
The estimate is shown excluding VAT. Your final quote will state VAT separately where it applies.
Ready to secure your event?
Tell us about your event and we’ll send a clear, all-inclusive quote — usually within a few hours.