Barristers and judges vs Senior Officers in Protective Services Salary

How do Barristers and judges and Senior Officers in Protective Services salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Senior Officers in Protective Services earns £12,674 more per year (24% higher)

Barristers and judges

£53,657
per year (gross)
Take-home: £41,678
vs

Senior Officers in Protective Services

£66,331
per year (gross)
Take-home: £49,029

Detailed Comparison

MetricBarristers and judgesSenior Officers in Protective ServicesDifference
Median Annual£53,657£66,331-£12,674
Mean Annual£61,906£69,196-£7,290
Take-Home (Net)£41,678£49,029-£7,351
Monthly (Gross)£4,471£5,528-£1,057
Weekly (Gross)£1,032£1,276-£244
Hourly£25.80£31.89-£6.09

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBarristers and judgesSenior Officers in Protective Services
10th (Entry)£21,879£47,150
25th£31,204£61,186
50th (Median)£53,657£66,331
75th£71,492£71,539
90th (Senior)£0£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Barristers and judges or a Senior Officers in Protective Services?
A Senior Officers in Protective Services earns more. The median salary for a Barristers and judges is £53,657, whilst a Senior Officers in Protective Services earns £66,331 — a difference of £12,674 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Barristers and judges and a Senior Officers in Protective Services?
The difference is £12,674 per year. Senior Officers in Protective Services is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Barristers and judges takes home approximately £41,678 per year, whilst a Senior Officers in Protective Services takes home £49,029. The net difference is £7,351.
Should I become a Barristers and judges or a Senior Officers in Protective Services?
From a salary perspective, Senior Officers in Protective Services offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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