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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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