Business and related research professionals vs Senior police officers Salary (2025)

How do Business and related research professionals and Senior police officers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Senior police officers earns £27,410 more per year (69% higher)

Business and related research professionals

£39,657

per year

Senior police officers

£67,067

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Business and related research professionals	Senior police officers	Difference
Median Annual	£39,657	£67,067	-£27,410
Mean Annual	£41,817	£70,521	-£28,704
Monthly	£3,305	£5,589	-£2,284
Weekly	£763	£1,290	-£527
Hourly	£19.07	£32.24	-£13.17

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Business and related research professionals	Senior police officers
10th (Entry)	£23,789	£50,364
25th	£32,002	£64,677
50th (Median)	£39,657	£67,067
75th	£47,593	£0
90th (Senior)	£60,002	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Business and related research professionals or a Senior police officers?

A Senior police officers earns more. The median salary for a Business and related research professionals is £39,657, whilst a Senior police officers earns £67,067 — a difference of £27,410 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Business and related research professionals and a Senior police officers?

The difference is £27,410 per year. Senior police officers is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Business and related research professionals or a Senior police officers?

From a salary perspective, Senior police officers offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.