Average Senior police officers Salary in North Lanarkshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How North Lanarkshire compares
For senior police officerss based in the Scotland, 2025 brought a median salary of £65,529. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £66,514 — making this 1.5% below the norm. This is particularly notable as forces across England and Wales work to rebuild officer numbers. In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £65,529 stretches to roughly £70,996 in real spending power. Compared to the North Lanarkshire average across all roles (£32,362), senior police officerss take home 102.5% more.
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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Senior police officers salary in areas near North Lanarkshire
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average senior police officers salary in North Lanarkshire?
The median senior police officers salary in the Scotland (which includes North Lanarkshire) 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 North Lanarkshire 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 North Lanarkshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in North Lanarkshire is £32,362. Senior police officers in the Scotland earn £65,529, which is 102.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for senior police officerss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to North Lanarkshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.