Average Senior police officers Salary in Cumberland UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Cumberland UA compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, senior police officerss in the North West were paid a median of £63,614. The national equivalent stands at £66,514, putting this region 4.4% below. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £63,614 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £69,752. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Cumberland UA is £34,890, so senior police officerss sit 82.3% 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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Senior police officers salary in areas near Cumberland UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Cumberland 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 Cumberland UA?
The median senior police officers salary in the North West (which includes Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 Cumberland UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cumberland UA is £34,890. Senior police officers in the North West earn £63,614, which is 82.3% 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 Cumberland UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.