Average Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary in Sunderland
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Sunderland 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. Compared to the Sunderland average across all roles (£28,214), police officers (sergeant and below)s take home 70.3% more.
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.
Police officers (sergeant and below) salary across UK regions
Police officers (sergeant and below) salary in areas near Sunderland
Salary data is by ONS region. Sunderland 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 Sunderland?
The median police officers (sergeant and below) salary in the North East (which includes Sunderland) 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 Sunderland compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Sunderland is £28,214. Police officers (sergeant and below)s in the North East earn £48,045, which is 70.3% 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 Sunderland. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.