Average Senior police officers Salary in Dumfries and Galloway
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Dumfries and Galloway compares
The median pay for senior police officerss in the Scotland stood at £65,529 in 2025, placing them 1.5% below the UK-wide figure of £66,514. This is particularly notable as forces across England and Wales work to rebuild officer numbers. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £65,529 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £70,996. The all-jobs average in Dumfries and Galloway is £29,291. By comparison, senior police officerss earn 123.7% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £65,529 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £70,996 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Senior police officers salary in areas near Dumfries and Galloway
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average senior police officers salary in Dumfries and Galloway?
The median senior police officers salary in the Scotland (which includes Dumfries and Galloway) is £65,529 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 Dumfries and Galloway compare to the UK average?
Senior police officers in the Scotland earn 1.5% 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 Dumfries and Galloway compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dumfries and Galloway is £29,291. Senior police officers in the Scotland earn £65,529, which is 123.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for senior police officerss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Dumfries and Galloway. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.