Protective Service Occupations Salary Overview (2024/25)
SOC 331 · Updated May 2026
UK pay distribution
Based on approximately 354,000 employees
10th percentile
£28,401
25th percentile
£34,849
Median
£44,499
Mean
£43,388
75th percentile
£51,088
90th percentile
£58,974
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £28,401 |
| 25th percentile | £34,849 |
| Median | £44,499 |
| Mean | £43,388 |
| 75th percentile | £51,088 |
| 90th percentile | £58,974 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Pay by region
| Region | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| London | £48,425 | £49,404 |
| South East | £45,706 | £45,758 |
| East of England | £44,712 | £43,944 |
| South West | £37,007 | £35,786 |
| East Midlands | £39,928 | £41,296 |
| West Midlands | £41,899 | £42,068 |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £41,732 | £40,894 |
| North West | £41,684 | £41,776 |
| North East | £41,366 | £40,998 |
| Wales | £41,694 | £42,487 |
| Scotland | £45,498 | £41,989 |
Roles in this category
4 published roles within Protective Service Occupations.