Average Senior police officers Salary in Forest of Dean
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Forest of Dean compares
In practical terms, a senior police officers in the South West earned a median of £64,975 during 2025, which works out to 2.3% below the UK-wide median of £66,514. This is particularly notable as forces across England and Wales work to rebuild officer numbers. 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. Compared to the Forest of Dean average across all roles (£25,387), senior police officerss take home 155.9% more.
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 Forest of Dean
Salary data is by ONS region. Forest of Dean 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 Forest of Dean?
The median senior police officers salary in the South West (which includes Forest of Dean) 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 Forest of Dean 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 Forest of Dean compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Forest of Dean is £25,387. Senior police officers in the South West earn £64,975, which is 155.9% 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 Forest of Dean. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.