Average Senior police officers Salary in Basildon
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Basildon compares
For senior police officerss based in the East, 2025 brought a median salary of £65,326. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £66,514 — making this 1.8% below the norm. This is particularly notable as forces across England and Wales work to rebuild officer numbers. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £65,326 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £67,139. Compared to the Basildon average across all roles (£32,050), senior police officerss take home 103.8% more.
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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Senior police officers salary in areas near Basildon
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average senior police officers salary in Basildon?
The median senior police officers salary in the East (which includes Basildon) 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 Basildon 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 Basildon compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Basildon is £32,050. Senior police officers in the East earn £65,326, which is 103.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for senior police officerss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Basildon. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.