Rail transport operatives vs Senior Officers in Protective Services Salary (2025)

How do Rail transport 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 £13,431 more per year (25% higher)

Rail transport operatives

£52,900
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricRail transport operativesSenior Officers in Protective ServicesDifference
Median Annual£52,900£66,331-£13,431
Mean Annual£56,897£69,196-£12,299
Monthly£4,408£5,528-£1,120
Weekly£1,017£1,276-£259
Hourly£25.43£31.89-£6.46

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileRail transport operativesSenior Officers in Protective Services
10th (Entry)£31,605£47,150
25th£43,810£61,186
50th (Median)£52,900£66,331
75th£72,066£71,539
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Rail transport operatives or a Senior Officers in Protective Services?
A Senior Officers in Protective Services earns more. The median salary for a Rail transport operatives is £52,900, whilst a Senior Officers in Protective Services earns £66,331 — a difference of £13,431 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Rail transport operatives and a Senior Officers in Protective Services?
The difference is £13,431 per year. Senior Officers in Protective Services is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Rail transport 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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