Laboratory technicians vs Senior Officers in Protective Services Salary (2025)

How do Laboratory technicians 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 £39,083 more per year (143% higher)

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricLaboratory techniciansSenior Officers in Protective ServicesDifference
Median Annual£27,248£66,331-£39,083
Mean Annual£29,696£69,196-£39,500
Monthly£2,271£5,528-£3,257
Weekly£524£1,276-£752
Hourly£13.10£31.89-£18.79

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileLaboratory techniciansSenior Officers in Protective Services
10th (Entry)£16,771£47,150
25th£24,452£61,186
50th (Median)£27,248£66,331
75th£33,672£71,539
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Laboratory technicians or a Senior Officers in Protective Services?
A Senior Officers in Protective Services earns more. The median salary for a Laboratory technicians is £27,248, whilst a Senior Officers in Protective Services earns £66,331 — a difference of £39,083 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Laboratory technicians and a Senior Officers in Protective Services?
The difference is £39,083 per year. Senior Officers in Protective Services is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Laboratory technicians 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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