Average Senior police officers Salary in East Devon
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How East Devon compares
If you're a senior police officers in the South West, the typical salary in 2025 was £64,975. That's 2.3% below what senior police officerss earn nationally (£66,514). In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £64,975 stretches to roughly £67,612 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in East Devon is £31,874. By comparison, senior police officerss earn 103.8% more than the typical worker locally.
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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Senior police officers salary in areas near East Devon
Salary data is by ONS region. East Devon 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 East Devon?
The median senior police officers salary in the South West (which includes East Devon) 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 East Devon 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 East Devon compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in East Devon is £31,874. Senior police officers in the South West earn £64,975, which is 103.8% 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 East Devon. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.