Average Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £48,282 has an effective purchasing power closer to £52,941. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so police officers (sergeant and below)s sit 32.1% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £48,282 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £52,941 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
Police officers (sergeant and below) salary across UK regions
Police officers (sergeant and below) salary in areas near Manchester
Salary data is by ONS region. Manchester is in the North 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 Manchester?
The median police officers (sergeant and below) salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) is £48,282 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 Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Police officers (sergeant and below)s in the North West earn £48,282, which is 32.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for police officers (sergeant and below)s cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.