Butchers vs Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary

How do Butchers 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 £20,861 more per year (75% higher)

Butchers

£27,760
per year (gross)
Take-home: £23,507
vs

Police officers (sergeant and below)

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

Detailed Comparison

MetricButchersPolice officers (sergeant and below)Difference
Median Annual£27,760£48,621-£20,861
Mean Annual£28,078£48,668-£20,590
Take-Home (Net)£23,507£38,527-£15,020
Monthly (Gross)£2,313£4,052-£1,739
Weekly (Gross)£534£935-£401
Hourly£13.35£23.38-£10.03

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileButchersPolice officers (sergeant and below)
10th (Entry)£15,237£32,899
25th£23,951£37,006
50th (Median)£27,760£48,621
75th£33,317£55,452
90th (Senior)£0£65,893

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Butchers or a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a Butchers is £27,760, whilst a Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £48,621 — a difference of £20,861 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Butchers and a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
The difference is £20,861 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 Butchers takes home approximately £23,507 per year, whilst a Police officers (sergeant and below) takes home £38,527. The net difference is £15,020.
Should I become a Butchers 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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