Average Senior police officers Salary in Liverpool
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Liverpool compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, senior police officerss in the North West were paid a median of £63,614. The national equivalent stands at £66,514, putting this region 4.4% below. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £63,614 stretches to roughly £69,752 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Liverpool is £33,648. By comparison, senior police officerss earn 89.1% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £63,614 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £69,752 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Senior police officers salary in areas near Liverpool
Salary data is by ONS region. Liverpool is in the North 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 Liverpool?
The median senior police officers salary in the North West (which includes Liverpool) is £63,614 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 Liverpool compare to the UK average?
Senior police officers in the North West earn 4.4% 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 Liverpool compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Liverpool is £33,648. Senior police officers in the North West earn £63,614, which is 89.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for senior police officerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Liverpool. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.