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Average Senior police officers Salary in Fife

ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — Scotland region

£65,529

-£985 (1.5% below) vs UK average

UK median: £66,514 · Hourly: £34.45

Scotland vs all UK regions

North West£63,614Scotland£65,529Scotland£65,529

Mean annual: £68,214 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Fife compares

vs UK average for senior police officerss -£985 (1.5% below)

vs Fife all-jobs average +£34,125 (108.7% above)

If you're a senior police officers in the Scotland, the typical salary in 2025 was £65,529. That's 1.5% below what senior police officerss earn nationally (£66,514). 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 Fife is £31,404. By comparison, senior police officerss earn 108.7% 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average senior police officers salary in Fife?

The median senior police officers salary in the Scotland (which includes Fife) 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 Fife 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 Fife compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Fife is £31,404. Senior police officers in the Scotland earn £65,529, which is 108.7% above the local average across all occupations.