Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Senior Officers in Protective Services Salary (2025)

How do Metal machining setters and setter-operators 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 £29,768 more per year (81% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsSenior Officers in Protective ServicesDifference
Median Annual£36,563£66,331-£29,768
Mean Annual£38,478£69,196-£30,718
Monthly£3,047£5,528-£2,481
Weekly£703£1,276-£573
Hourly£17.58£31.89-£14.31

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsSenior Officers in Protective Services
10th (Entry)£26,038£47,150
25th£30,765£61,186
50th (Median)£36,563£66,331
75th£44,259£71,539
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Senior Officers in Protective Services?
A Senior Officers in Protective Services earns more. The median salary for a Metal machining setters and setter-operators is £36,563, whilst a Senior Officers in Protective Services earns £66,331 — a difference of £29,768 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Senior Officers in Protective Services?
The difference is £29,768 per year. Senior Officers in Protective Services is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal machining setters and setter-operators 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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