Average Senior police officers Salary in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How King's Lynn and West Norfolk compares
Worth noting that senior police officerss in the East earned £65,326 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £66,514 — a difference of 1.8%. This is particularly notable as forces across England and Wales work to rebuild officer numbers. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £65,326 has an effective purchasing power closer to £67,139. Compared to the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average across all roles (£30,544), senior police officerss take home 113.9% more.
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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Senior police officers salary in areas near King's Lynn and West Norfolk
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average senior police officers salary in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
The median senior police officers salary in the East (which includes King's Lynn and West Norfolk) 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 King's Lynn and West Norfolk 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 King's Lynn and West Norfolk compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in King's Lynn and West Norfolk is £30,544. Senior police officers in the East earn £65,326, which is 113.9% 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 King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.