Average Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary in Darlington UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Darlington UA compares
In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £48,045 stretches to roughly £53,324 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Darlington UA is £29,692. By comparison, police officers (sergeant and below)s earn 61.8% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £48,045 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £53,324 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
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Police officers (sergeant and below) salary in areas near Darlington UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Darlington UA is in the North East 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 Darlington UA?
The median police officers (sergeant and below) salary in the North East (which includes Darlington UA) is £48,045 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 Darlington UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Darlington UA is £29,692. Police officers (sergeant and below)s in the North East earn £48,045, which is 61.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for police officers (sergeant and below)s cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Darlington UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.