Average Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £51,135 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £55,401. Compared to the Glasgow City average across all roles (£34,932), police officers (sergeant and below)s take home 46.4% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £51,135 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £55,401 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Police officers (sergeant and below) salary in areas near Glasgow City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average police officers (sergeant and below) salary in Glasgow City?
The median police officers (sergeant and below) salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £51,135 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 Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Police officers (sergeant and below)s in the Scotland earn £51,135, which is 46.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for police officers (sergeant and below)s cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.