Average Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £47,320 stretches to roughly £51,716 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374, so police officers (sergeant and below)s sit 41.8% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £47,320 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £51,716 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Police officers (sergeant and below) salary in areas near Birmingham
Salary data is by ONS region. Birmingham is in the West Midlands region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average police officers (sergeant and below) salary in Birmingham?
The median police officers (sergeant and below) salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £47,320 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
Is police officers (sergeant and below) a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Police officers (sergeant and below)s in the West Midlands earn £47,320, which is 41.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for police officers (sergeant and below)s cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.