Average Senior police officers Salary in Great Yarmouth
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Great Yarmouth compares
Based on 2025 data, senior police officerss in the East earned £65,326 at the median — 1.8% below the national benchmark 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 East run 2.7% below average. That means £65,326 stretches to roughly £67,139 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Great Yarmouth is £26,484. By comparison, senior police officerss earn 146.7% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £65,326 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £67,139 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average senior police officers salary in Great Yarmouth?
The median senior police officers salary in the East (which includes Great Yarmouth) is £65,326 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 Great Yarmouth compare to the UK average?
Senior police officers in the East earn 1.8% 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 Great Yarmouth compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Great Yarmouth is £26,484. Senior police officers in the East earn £65,326, which is 146.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for senior police officerss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Great Yarmouth. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.