Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. vs Security guards and related occupations Salary (2025)

How do Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. and Security guards and related occupations salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. earns £9,539 more per year (30% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricProtective service associate professionals n.e.c.Security guards and related occupationsDifference
Median Annual£41,264£31,725+£9,539
Mean Annual£44,964£30,249+£14,715
Monthly£3,439£2,644+£795
Weekly£794£610+£184
Hourly£19.84£15.25+£4.59

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileProtective service associate professionals n.e.c.Security guards and related occupations
10th (Entry)£24,326£9,053
25th£31,819£23,810
50th (Median)£41,264£31,725
75th£51,903£38,676
90th (Senior)£0£45,057
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. or a Security guards and related occupations?
A Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. is £41,264, whilst a Security guards and related occupations earns £31,725 — a difference of £9,539 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. and a Security guards and related occupations?
The difference is £9,539 per year. Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. or a Security guards and related occupations?
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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