Architects vs Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary (2025)

How do Architects and Police officers (sergeant and below) salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £3,621 more per year (8% higher)

Architects

£45,000
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitectsPolice officers (sergeant and below)Difference
Median Annual£45,000£48,621-£3,621
Mean Annual£48,794£48,668+£126
Monthly£3,750£4,052-£302
Weekly£865£935-£70
Hourly£21.63£23.38-£1.75

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitectsPolice officers (sergeant and below)
10th (Entry)£27,755£32,899
25th£35,597£37,006
50th (Median)£45,000£48,621
75th£56,151£55,452
90th (Senior)£0£65,893
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects or a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a Architects is £45,000, whilst a Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £48,621 — a difference of £3,621 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects and a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
The difference is £3,621 per year. Police officers (sergeant and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Architects or a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
From a salary perspective, Police officers (sergeant and below) offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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