Average Senior police officers Salary in Argyll and Bute
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Argyll and Bute compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, senior police officerss in the Scotland were paid a median of £65,529. The national equivalent stands at £66,514, putting this region 1.5% below. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £65,529 stretches to roughly £70,996 in real spending power. Compared to the Argyll and Bute average across all roles (£30,560), senior police officerss take home 114.4% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £65,529 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £70,996 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average senior police officers salary in Argyll and Bute?
The median senior police officers salary in the Scotland (which includes Argyll and Bute) is £65,529 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does senior police officers pay in Argyll and Bute compare to the UK average?
Senior police officers in the Scotland earn 1.5% below the national median of £66,514. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is senior police officers a well-paid job in Argyll and Bute compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Argyll and Bute is £30,560. Senior police officers in the Scotland earn £65,529, which is 114.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for senior police officerss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Argyll and Bute. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.