Prison service officers (below principal officer) vs Therapy Professionals Salary

How do Prison service officers (below principal officer) and Therapy Professionals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Therapy Professionals earns £3,486 more per year (10% higher)

Prison service officers (below principal officer)

£34,470
per year (gross)
Take-home: £28,338
vs

Therapy Professionals

£37,956
per year (gross)
Take-home: £30,848

Detailed Comparison

MetricPrison service officers (below principal officer)Therapy ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£34,470£37,956-£3,486
Mean Annual£36,850£39,333-£2,483
Take-Home (Net)£28,338£30,848-£2,510
Monthly (Gross)£2,873£3,163-£290
Weekly (Gross)£663£730-£67
Hourly£16.57£18.25-£1.68

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Prison service officers (below principal officer) or a Therapy Professionals?
A Therapy Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Prison service officers (below principal officer) is £34,470, whilst a Therapy Professionals earns £37,956 — a difference of £3,486 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Prison service officers (below principal officer) and a Therapy Professionals?
The difference is £3,486 per year. Therapy Professionals is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Prison service officers (below principal officer) takes home approximately £28,338 per year, whilst a Therapy Professionals takes home £30,848. The net difference is £2,510.
Should I become a Prison service officers (below principal officer) or a Therapy Professionals?
From a salary perspective, Therapy Professionals 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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