Clinical psychologists vs Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary (2025)

How do Clinical psychologists 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 £1,221 more per year (3% higher)

Clinical psychologists

£47,400
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricClinical psychologistsPolice officers (sergeant and below)Difference
Median Annual£47,400£48,621-£1,221
Mean Annual£50,354£48,668+£1,686
Monthly£3,950£4,052-£102
Weekly£912£935-£23
Hourly£22.79£23.38-£0.59

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileClinical psychologistsPolice officers (sergeant and below)
10th (Entry)£32,748£32,899
25th£37,340£37,006
50th (Median)£47,400£48,621
75th£60,826£55,452
90th (Senior)£0£65,893
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Clinical psychologists or a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a Clinical psychologists is £47,400, whilst a Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £48,621 — a difference of £1,221 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Clinical psychologists and a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
The difference is £1,221 per year. Police officers (sergeant and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Clinical psychologists 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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