Average Senior police officers Salary in Cheshire East UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Cheshire East UA compares
For senior police officerss based in the North West, 2025 brought a median salary of £63,614. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £66,514 — making this 4.4% below the norm. 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. The all-jobs average in Cheshire East UA is £33,200. By comparison, senior police officerss earn 91.6% more than the typical worker locally.
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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Senior police officers salary in areas near Cheshire East UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Cheshire East UA is in the North West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average senior police officers salary in Cheshire East UA?
The median senior police officers salary in the North West (which includes Cheshire East UA) 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 Cheshire East UA 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 Cheshire East UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cheshire East UA is £33,200. Senior police officers in the North West earn £63,614, which is 91.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for senior police officerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cheshire East UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.