Counsellors vs Senior Officers in Protective Services Salary (2025)

How do Counsellors and Senior Officers in Protective Services salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Senior Officers in Protective Services earns £37,929 more per year (134% higher)

Counsellors

£28,402
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricCounsellorsSenior Officers in Protective ServicesDifference
Median Annual£28,402£66,331-£37,929
Mean Annual£28,062£69,196-£41,134
Monthly£2,367£5,528-£3,161
Weekly£546£1,276-£730
Hourly£13.65£31.89-£18.24

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCounsellorsSenior Officers in Protective Services
10th (Entry)£12,873£47,150
25th£19,249£61,186
50th (Median)£28,402£66,331
75th£34,590£71,539
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Counsellors or a Senior Officers in Protective Services?
A Senior Officers in Protective Services earns more. The median salary for a Counsellors is £28,402, whilst a Senior Officers in Protective Services earns £66,331 — a difference of £37,929 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Counsellors and a Senior Officers in Protective Services?
The difference is £37,929 per year. Senior Officers in Protective Services is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Counsellors 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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