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Average Senior police officers Salary in Colchester

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 Colchester compares

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

vs Colchester all-jobs average +£34,270 (110.3% above)

Looking at 2025 salary data, senior police officerss in the East were paid a median of £65,326. The national equivalent stands at £66,514, putting this region 1.8% below. 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 Colchester average across all roles (£31,056), senior police officerss take home 110.3% 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average senior police officers salary in Colchester?

The median senior police officers salary in the East (which includes Colchester) 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 Colchester 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 Colchester compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Colchester is £31,056. Senior police officers in the East earn £65,326, which is 110.3% above the local average across all occupations.