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Average Senior police officers Salary in Bury

ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — North West region

£63,614

-£2,900 (4.4% below) vs UK average

UK median: £66,514 · Hourly: £31.39

North West vs all UK regions

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

Mean annual: £65,762 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Bury compares

vs UK average for senior police officerss -£2,900 (4.4% below)

vs Bury all-jobs average +£34,554 (118.9% above)

A senior police officers working in the North West could expect a median salary of £63,614 in 2025 — 4.4% below the national figure of £66,514. This is particularly notable as forces across England and Wales work to rebuild officer numbers. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £63,614 has an effective purchasing power closer to £69,752. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bury is £29,060, so senior police officerss sit 118.9% more that benchmark.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £63,614 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £69,752 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average senior police officers salary in Bury?

The median senior police officers salary in the North West (which includes Bury) is £63,614 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 Bury compare to the UK average?

Senior police officers in the North West earn 4.4% 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 Bury compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Bury is £29,060. Senior police officers in the North West earn £63,614, which is 118.9% above the local average across all occupations.