Average Senior police officers Salary in Perth and Kinross
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Perth and Kinross compares
The going rate for senior police officerss in the Scotland? £65,529 at the median in 2025. That compares to £66,514 nationally — a gap of 1.5% below. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £65,529 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £70,996. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Perth and Kinross is £31,441, so senior police officerss sit 108.4% more that benchmark.
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 Perth and Kinross
Salary data is by ONS region. Perth and Kinross is in the Scotland 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 Perth and Kinross?
The median senior police officers salary in the Scotland (which includes Perth and Kinross) 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 Perth and Kinross 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 Perth and Kinross compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Perth and Kinross is £31,441. Senior police officers in the Scotland earn £65,529, which is 108.4% 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 Perth and Kinross. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.