Average Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary in Swansea / Abertawe
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Swansea / Abertawe compares
In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £46,768 stretches to roughly £51,964 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Swansea / Abertawe is £31,348. By comparison, police officers (sergeant and below)s earn 49.2% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £46,768 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £51,964 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
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Police officers (sergeant and below) salary in areas near Swansea / Abertawe
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average police officers (sergeant and below) salary in Swansea / Abertawe?
The median police officers (sergeant and below) salary in the Wales (which includes Swansea / Abertawe) is £46,768 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 Swansea / Abertawe compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Swansea / Abertawe is £31,348. Police officers (sergeant and below)s in the Wales earn £46,768, which is 49.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for police officers (sergeant and below)s cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Swansea / Abertawe. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.