Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers vs Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers 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 £13,374 more per year (48% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricPostal workers, mail sorters and messengersProtective service associate professionals n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£27,890£41,264-£13,374
Mean Annual£27,640£44,964-£17,324
Monthly£2,324£3,439-£1,115
Weekly£536£794-£258
Hourly£13.41£19.84-£6.43

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePostal workers, mail sorters and messengersProtective service associate professionals n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£16,082£24,326
25th£22,615£31,819
50th (Median)£27,890£41,264
75th£32,967£51,903
90th (Senior)£38,457£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers or a Protective service associate professionals n.e.c.?
A Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers is £27,890, whilst a Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. earns £41,264 — a difference of £13,374 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers and a Protective service associate professionals n.e.c.?
The difference is £13,374 per year. Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers 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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