Average Senior police officers Salary in Stevenage
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Stevenage compares
In practical terms, a senior police officers in the East earned a median of £65,326 during 2025, which works out to 1.8% below the UK-wide median of £66,514. This is particularly notable as forces across England and Wales work to rebuild officer numbers. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £65,326 stretches to roughly £67,139 in real spending power. Compared to the Stevenage average across all roles (£41,224), senior police officerss take home 58.5% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £65,326 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £67,139 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Senior police officers salary in areas near Stevenage
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average senior police officers salary in Stevenage?
The median senior police officers salary in the East (which includes Stevenage) is £65,326 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 Stevenage compare to the UK average?
Senior police officers in the East earn 1.8% 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 Stevenage compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Stevenage is £41,224. Senior police officers in the East earn £65,326, which is 58.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for senior police officerss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Stevenage. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.