Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades vs Senior Officers in Protective Services Salary (2025)

How do Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades 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 £26,544 more per year (67% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making TradesSenior Officers in Protective ServicesDifference
Median Annual£39,787£66,331-£26,544
Mean Annual£42,396£69,196-£26,800
Monthly£3,316£5,528-£2,212
Weekly£765£1,276-£511
Hourly£19.13£31.89-£12.76

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making TradesSenior Officers in Protective Services
10th (Entry)£25,396£47,150
25th£31,198£61,186
50th (Median)£39,787£66,331
75th£50,583£71,539
90th (Senior)£63,827£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades or a Senior Officers in Protective Services?
A Senior Officers in Protective Services earns more. The median salary for a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades is £39,787, whilst a Senior Officers in Protective Services earns £66,331 — a difference of £26,544 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades and a Senior Officers in Protective Services?
The difference is £26,544 per year. Senior Officers in Protective Services is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades 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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