Average Senior police officers Salary in Cheshire West and Chester UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Cheshire West and Chester UA compares
Based on 2025 data, senior police officerss in the North West earned £63,614 at the median — 4.4% below the national benchmark of £66,514. This is particularly notable as forces across England and Wales work to rebuild officer numbers. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £63,614 stretches to roughly £69,752 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Cheshire West and Chester UA is £30,636. By comparison, senior police officerss earn 107.6% 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 West and Chester UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Cheshire West and Chester 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 West and Chester UA?
The median senior police officers salary in the North West (which includes Cheshire West and Chester 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 West and Chester 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 West and Chester UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cheshire West and Chester UA is £30,636. Senior police officers in the North West earn £63,614, which is 107.6% 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 West and Chester UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.