Educational support assistants vs Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Educational support assistants 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 £20,538 more per year (99% higher)

Educational support assistants

£20,726
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricEducational support assistantsProtective service associate professionals n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£20,726£41,264-£20,538
Mean Annual£20,298£44,964-£24,666
Monthly£1,727£3,439-£1,712
Weekly£399£794-£395
Hourly£9.96£19.84-£9.88

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileEducational support assistantsProtective service associate professionals n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£8,417£24,326
25th£15,372£31,819
50th (Median)£20,726£41,264
75th£25,140£51,903
90th (Senior)£29,701£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Educational support assistants or a Protective service associate professionals n.e.c.?
A Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Educational support assistants is £20,726, whilst a Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. earns £41,264 — a difference of £20,538 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Educational support assistants and a Protective service associate professionals n.e.c.?
The difference is £20,538 per year. Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Educational support assistants 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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