Average Senior police officers Salary in Plymouth UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Plymouth UA compares
The going rate for senior police officerss in the South West? £64,975 at the median in 2025. That compares to £66,514 nationally — a gap of 2.3% below. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £64,975 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £67,612. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Plymouth UA is £30,346, so senior police officerss sit 114.1% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £64,975 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £67,612 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. Plymouth UA is in the South 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 Plymouth UA?
The median senior police officers salary in the South West (which includes Plymouth UA) is £64,975 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 Plymouth UA compare to the UK average?
Senior police officers in the South West earn 2.3% 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 Plymouth UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Plymouth UA is £30,346. Senior police officers in the South West earn £64,975, which is 114.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for senior police officerss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Plymouth UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.