How much do the guards at Buckingham Palace get paid?
The salary for this job is paid based on a list defined by the British army, with values starting at £20,400 (or around $28,266). An entire “day” of work can last up to 24 to 48 hours, with 2 hours on sentry duty and then 4 hours off.
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The guards at Buckingham Palace and St James Palace are on duty for 24 or 48 hours. During that time a Guardsman will have 2 hours on sentry duty and then 4 hours off.
Traditionally, guards stand still while on sentry duty, which lasts for two hours, before they then have a four-hour break. Every 10 minutes, they come to attention, slopes arms and do a march of 15 paces across the area of the post.