Police officers (sergeant and below) salary in United Kingdom
The median police officers (sergeant and below) salary is £45,490 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Police officers (sergeant and below) salary by region
Pay trend
Up 1.6% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Police officers (sergeant and below) salary FAQs
What is the average Police officers (sergeant and below) salary in United Kingdom?
The median Police officers (sergeant and below) salary in United Kingdom is £45,490 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of police officers (sergeant and below)s earn more than this and half earn less.
Do Police officers (sergeant and below) salaries vary by region in the UK?
Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - Scotland is among the highest at £51,441, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Police officers (sergeant and below) salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.