Average Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary in Middlesbrough UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Middlesbrough UA compares
Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £48,045 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £53,324. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Middlesbrough UA is £29,502, so police officers (sergeant and below)s sit 62.9% more that benchmark.
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 Middlesbrough UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average police officers (sergeant and below) salary in Middlesbrough UA?
The median police officers (sergeant and below) salary in the North East (which includes Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Middlesbrough UA is £29,502. Police officers (sergeant and below)s in the North East earn £48,045, which is 62.9% 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 Middlesbrough UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.