Plant and Machine Operatives vs Senior Officers in Protective Services Salary (2025)

How do Plant and Machine Operatives 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 £32,388 more per year (95% higher)

Plant and Machine Operatives

£33,943
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricPlant and Machine OperativesSenior Officers in Protective ServicesDifference
Median Annual£33,943£66,331-£32,388
Mean Annual£36,343£69,196-£32,853
Monthly£2,829£5,528-£2,699
Weekly£653£1,276-£623
Hourly£16.32£31.89-£15.57

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePlant and Machine OperativesSenior Officers in Protective Services
10th (Entry)£24,081£47,150
25th£27,885£61,186
50th (Median)£33,943£66,331
75th£40,998£71,539
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Plant and Machine Operatives or a Senior Officers in Protective Services?
A Senior Officers in Protective Services earns more. The median salary for a Plant and Machine Operatives is £33,943, whilst a Senior Officers in Protective Services earns £66,331 — a difference of £32,388 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Plant and Machine Operatives and a Senior Officers in Protective Services?
The difference is £32,388 per year. Senior Officers in Protective Services is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Plant and Machine Operatives 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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