Optometrists vs Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Optometrists 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 £1,263 more per year (3% higher)

Optometrists

£40,001
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricOptometristsProtective service associate professionals n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£40,001£41,264-£1,263
Mean Annual£45,710£44,964+£746
Monthly£3,333£3,439-£106
Weekly£769£794-£25
Hourly£19.23£19.84-£0.61
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Optometrists or a Protective service associate professionals n.e.c.?
A Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Optometrists is £40,001, whilst a Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. earns £41,264 — a difference of £1,263 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Optometrists and a Protective service associate professionals n.e.c.?
The difference is £1,263 per year. Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Optometrists 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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