Bar staff vs Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary (2025)

How do Bar staff 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 £39,359 more per year (425% higher)

Bar staff

£9,262
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricBar staffPolice officers (sergeant and below)Difference
Median Annual£9,262£48,621-£39,359
Mean Annual£11,673£48,668-£36,995
Monthly£772£4,052-£3,280
Weekly£178£935-£757
Hourly£4.45£23.38-£18.93

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBar staffPolice officers (sergeant and below)
10th (Entry)£2,228£32,899
25th£4,529£37,006
50th (Median)£9,262£48,621
75th£16,478£55,452
90th (Senior)£24,848£65,893
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Bar staff or a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a Bar staff is £9,262, whilst a Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £48,621 — a difference of £39,359 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Bar staff and a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
The difference is £39,359 per year. Police officers (sergeant and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Bar staff 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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