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Average Senior police officers Salary in Babergh

ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — East region

£65,326

-£1,188 (1.8% below) vs UK average

UK median: £66,514 · Hourly: £31.64

East vs all UK regions

North West£63,614East£65,326Scotland£65,529

Mean annual: £71,000 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Babergh compares

vs UK average for senior police officerss -£1,188 (1.8% below)

vs Babergh all-jobs average +£39,541 (153.3% above)

According to ONS figures for 2025, the median senior police officers salary in the East reached £65,326, sitting 1.8% below the national median of £66,514. This is particularly notable as forces across England and Wales work to rebuild officer numbers. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £65,326 has an effective purchasing power closer to £67,139. The all-jobs average in Babergh is £25,785. By comparison, senior police officerss earn 153.3% more than the typical worker locally.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £65,326 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £67,139 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average senior police officers salary in Babergh?

The median senior police officers salary in the East (which includes Babergh) is £65,326 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 Babergh compare to the UK average?

Senior police officers in the East earn 1.8% 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 Babergh compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Babergh is £25,785. Senior police officers in the East earn £65,326, which is 153.3% above the local average across all occupations.