Average Senior police officers Salary in Cornwall UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Cornwall UA compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical senior police officers in the South West earned £64,975. Compared to the UK median of £66,514, that's 2.3% below. This is particularly notable as forces across England and Wales work to rebuild officer numbers. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £64,975 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £67,612. Compared to the Cornwall UA average across all roles (£27,006), senior police officerss take home 140.6% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £64,975 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £67,612 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. Cornwall UA is in the South 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 Cornwall UA?
The median senior police officers salary in the South West (which includes Cornwall UA) is £64,975 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 Cornwall UA compare to the UK average?
Senior police officers in the South West earn 2.3% 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 Cornwall UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cornwall UA is £27,006. Senior police officers in the South West earn £64,975, which is 140.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for senior police officerss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cornwall UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.