Average Senior police officers Salary in Oldham
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Oldham compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical senior police officers in the North West earned £63,614. Compared to the UK median of £66,514, that's 4.4% below. This is particularly notable as forces across England and Wales work to rebuild officer numbers. 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. Compared to the Oldham average across all roles (£27,990), senior police officerss take home 127.3% more.
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 Oldham
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average senior police officers salary in Oldham?
The median senior police officers salary in the North West (which includes Oldham) 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 Oldham 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 Oldham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Oldham is £27,990. Senior police officers in the North West earn £63,614, which is 127.3% 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 Oldham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.