Average Senior police officers Salary in Exeter
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Exeter compares
The going rate for senior police officerss in the South West? £64,975 at the median in 2025. That compares to £66,514 nationally — a gap of 2.3% below. 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. The all-jobs average in Exeter is £30,138. By comparison, senior police officerss earn 115.6% 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average senior police officers salary in Exeter?
The median senior police officers salary in the South West (which includes Exeter) 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 Exeter 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 Exeter compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Exeter is £30,138. Senior police officers in the South West earn £64,975, which is 115.6% 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 Exeter. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.