Chefs vs Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary (2025)

How do Chefs 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 £19,703 more per year (68% higher)

Chefs

£28,918
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricChefsPolice officers (sergeant and below)Difference
Median Annual£28,918£48,621-£19,703
Mean Annual£27,885£48,668-£20,783
Monthly£2,410£4,052-£1,642
Weekly£556£935-£379
Hourly£13.90£23.38-£9.48

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChefsPolice officers (sergeant and below)
10th (Entry)£11,986£32,899
25th£19,719£37,006
50th (Median)£28,918£48,621
75th£34,694£55,452
90th (Senior)£42,120£65,893
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chefs or a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a Chefs is £28,918, whilst a Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £48,621 — a difference of £19,703 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chefs and a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
The difference is £19,703 per year. Police officers (sergeant and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chefs 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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