Senior Officers in Protective Services vs Social workers Salary (2025)

How do Senior Officers in Protective Services and Social workers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Senior Officers in Protective Services earns £23,622 more per year (55% higher)
vs

Social workers

£42,709
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricSenior Officers in Protective ServicesSocial workersDifference
Median Annual£66,331£42,709+£23,622
Mean Annual£69,196£41,994+£27,202
Monthly£5,528£3,559+£1,969
Weekly£1,276£821+£455
Hourly£31.89£20.53+£11.36

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileSenior Officers in Protective ServicesSocial workers
10th (Entry)£47,150£25,798
25th£61,186£36,474
50th (Median)£66,331£42,709
75th£71,539£48,804
90th (Senior)£0£53,902
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Senior Officers in Protective Services or a Social workers?
A Senior Officers in Protective Services earns more. The median salary for a Senior Officers in Protective Services is £66,331, whilst a Social workers earns £42,709 — a difference of £23,622 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Senior Officers in Protective Services and a Social workers?
The difference is £23,622 per year. Senior Officers in Protective Services is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Senior Officers in Protective Services or a Social workers?
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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