Community nurses vs Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary (2025)

How do Community nurses 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 £12,888 more per year (36% higher)

Community nurses

£35,733
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricCommunity nursesPolice officers (sergeant and below)Difference
Median Annual£35,733£48,621-£12,888
Mean Annual£35,237£48,668-£13,431
Monthly£2,978£4,052-£1,074
Weekly£687£935-£248
Hourly£17.18£23.38-£6.20

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCommunity nursesPolice officers (sergeant and below)
10th (Entry)£18,373£32,899
25th£26,977£37,006
50th (Median)£35,733£48,621
75th£44,776£55,452
90th (Senior)£52,811£65,893
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Community nurses or a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a Community nurses is £35,733, whilst a Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £48,621 — a difference of £12,888 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Community nurses and a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
The difference is £12,888 per year. Police officers (sergeant and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Community nurses 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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