Counsellors vs Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Counsellors and Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. earns £12,862 more per year (45% higher)

Counsellors

£28,402
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricCounsellorsProtective service associate professionals n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£28,402£41,264-£12,862
Mean Annual£28,062£44,964-£16,902
Monthly£2,367£3,439-£1,072
Weekly£546£794-£248
Hourly£13.65£19.84-£6.19

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCounsellorsProtective service associate professionals n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£12,873£24,326
25th£19,249£31,819
50th (Median)£28,402£41,264
75th£34,590£51,903
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Counsellors or a Protective service associate professionals n.e.c.?
A Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Counsellors is £28,402, whilst a Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. earns £41,264 — a difference of £12,862 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Counsellors and a Protective service associate professionals n.e.c.?
The difference is £12,862 per year. Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Counsellors or a Protective service associate professionals n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. 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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