Educational support assistants vs Senior Officers in Protective Services Salary (2025)

How do Educational support assistants 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 £45,605 more per year (220% higher)

Educational support assistants

£20,726
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricEducational support assistantsSenior Officers in Protective ServicesDifference
Median Annual£20,726£66,331-£45,605
Mean Annual£20,298£69,196-£48,898
Monthly£1,727£5,528-£3,801
Weekly£399£1,276-£877
Hourly£9.96£31.89-£21.93

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileEducational support assistantsSenior Officers in Protective Services
10th (Entry)£8,417£47,150
25th£15,372£61,186
50th (Median)£20,726£66,331
75th£25,140£71,539
90th (Senior)£29,701£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Educational support assistants or a Senior Officers in Protective Services?
A Senior Officers in Protective Services earns more. The median salary for a Educational support assistants is £20,726, whilst a Senior Officers in Protective Services earns £66,331 — a difference of £45,605 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Educational support assistants and a Senior Officers in Protective Services?
The difference is £45,605 per year. Senior Officers in Protective Services is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Educational support assistants 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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