Average Senior police officers Salary in Teignbridge
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Teignbridge compares
For senior police officerss based in the South West, 2025 brought a median salary of £64,975. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £66,514 — making this 2.3% below the norm. This is particularly notable as forces across England and Wales work to rebuild officer numbers. 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 Teignbridge is £28,636, so senior police officerss sit 126.9% 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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Senior police officers salary in areas near Teignbridge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average senior police officers salary in Teignbridge?
The median senior police officers salary in the South West (which includes Teignbridge) 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 Teignbridge 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 Teignbridge compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Teignbridge is £28,636. Senior police officers in the South West earn £64,975, which is 126.9% 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 Teignbridge. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.