Chartered and certified accountants vs Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary (2025)

How do Chartered and certified accountants 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 £2,379 more per year (5% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricChartered and certified accountantsPolice officers (sergeant and below)Difference
Median Annual£46,242£48,621-£2,379
Mean Annual£50,322£48,668+£1,654
Monthly£3,854£4,052-£198
Weekly£889£935-£46
Hourly£22.23£23.38-£1.15

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChartered and certified accountantsPolice officers (sergeant and below)
10th (Entry)£24,973£32,899
25th£34,220£37,006
50th (Median)£46,242£48,621
75th£63,670£55,452
90th (Senior)£0£65,893
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chartered and certified accountants or a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a Chartered and certified accountants is £46,242, whilst a Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £48,621 — a difference of £2,379 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chartered and certified accountants and a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
The difference is £2,379 per year. Police officers (sergeant and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chartered and certified accountants 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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