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

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

Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. earns £5,682 more per year (16% higher)
vs

Welding trades

£35,582
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricProtective service associate professionals n.e.c.Welding tradesDifference
Median Annual£41,264£35,582+£5,682
Mean Annual£44,964£37,877+£7,087
Monthly£3,439£2,965+£474
Weekly£794£684+£110
Hourly£19.84£17.11+£2.73

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileProtective service associate professionals n.e.c.Welding trades
10th (Entry)£24,326£24,483
25th£31,819£29,325
50th (Median)£41,264£35,582
75th£51,903£45,339
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. or a Welding trades?
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 Welding trades earns £35,582 — a difference of £5,682 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Protective service associate professionals n.e.c. and a Welding trades?
The difference is £5,682 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 Welding trades?
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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