Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Metal machining setters and setter-operators 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 £4,701 more per year (13% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsProtective service associate professionals n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£36,563£41,264-£4,701
Mean Annual£38,478£44,964-£6,486
Monthly£3,047£3,439-£392
Weekly£703£794-£91
Hourly£17.58£19.84-£2.26

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsProtective service associate professionals n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£26,038£24,326
25th£30,765£31,819
50th (Median)£36,563£41,264
75th£44,259£51,903
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Protective service associate professionals n.e.c.?
A Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Metal machining setters and setter-operators is £36,563, whilst a Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. earns £41,264 — a difference of £4,701 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Protective service associate professionals n.e.c.?
The difference is £4,701 per year. Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal machining setters and setter-operators 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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