Bus and coach drivers vs Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary

How do Bus and coach drivers and Police officers (sergeant and below) salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £12,925 more per year (36% higher)

Bus and coach drivers

£35,696
per year (gross)
Take-home: £29,221
vs

Police officers (sergeant and below)

£48,621
per year (gross)
Take-home: £38,527

Detailed Comparison

MetricBus and coach driversPolice officers (sergeant and below)Difference
Median Annual£35,696£48,621-£12,925
Mean Annual£35,143£48,668-£13,525
Take-Home (Net)£29,221£38,527-£9,306
Monthly (Gross)£2,975£4,052-£1,077
Weekly (Gross)£686£935-£249
Hourly£17.16£23.38-£6.22

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBus and coach driversPolice officers (sergeant and below)
10th (Entry)£16,437£32,899
25th£29,216£37,006
50th (Median)£35,696£48,621
75th£42,845£55,452
90th (Senior)£49,957£65,893

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Bus and coach drivers or a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a Bus and coach drivers is £35,696, whilst a Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £48,621 — a difference of £12,925 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Bus and coach drivers and a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
The difference is £12,925 per year. Police officers (sergeant and below) is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Bus and coach drivers takes home approximately £29,221 per year, whilst a Police officers (sergeant and below) takes home £38,527. The net difference is £9,306.
Should I become a Bus and coach drivers 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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