Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median police officers (sergeant and below) salary in the UK is Not available per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is Not available, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £23.27.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £46,540 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £51,135 in Scotland. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
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Annual
UK Mean
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Annual
Hourly Rate
£23.27
Median
UK Jobs
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Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £51,135 | £50,005 | £55,401 |
| North West | £48,282 | £46,967 | £52,941 |
| North East | £48,045 | £45,364 | £53,324 |
| South West | £47,712 | £45,416 | £49,648 |
| West Midlands | £47,320 | £45,496 | £51,716 |
| East Midlands | £47,228 | £45,228 | £51,447 |
| Wales | £46,768 | £44,901 | £51,964 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £46,540 | £44,323 | £51,425 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average police officers (sergeant and below) salary in the UK?
The median police officers (sergeant and below) salary in the UK is Not available per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is Not available, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays police officers (sergeant and below)s the most?
Scotland pays the highest police officers (sergeant and below) salaries with a median of £51,135.
How does police officers (sergeant and below) pay vary by region?
Police officers (sergeant and below) salaries range from £46,540 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £51,135 in Scotland.
Are police officers (sergeant and below) salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the hourly rate for a police officers (sergeant and below)?
The median hourly rate for a police officers (sergeant and below) in the UK is £23.27 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.