Average Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £47,712 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £49,648. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652, so police officers (sergeant and below)s sit 30.2% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £47,712 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £49,648 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Police officers (sergeant and below) salary in areas near Bristol, City of UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bristol, City of UA is in the South West 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 Bristol, City of UA?
The median police officers (sergeant and below) salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £47,712 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 Bristol, City of UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. Police officers (sergeant and below)s in the South West earn £47,712, which is 30.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for police officers (sergeant and below)s cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.