Average Senior police officers Salary in Scottish Borders
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Scottish Borders compares
In 2025, senior police officerss working in the Scotland took home a median salary of £65,529 — that's 1.5% below the national average of £66,514. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £65,529 has an effective purchasing power closer to £70,996. The all-jobs average in Scottish Borders is £28,275. By comparison, senior police officerss earn 131.8% more than the typical worker locally.
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 Scottish Borders
Salary data is by ONS region. Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders?
The median senior police officers salary in the Scotland (which includes Scottish Borders) 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 Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Scottish Borders is £28,275. Senior police officers in the Scotland earn £65,529, which is 131.8% 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 Scottish Borders. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.