Cyber security professionals vs Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary (2025)

How do Cyber security professionals and Police officers (sergeant and below) salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Cyber security professionals earns £4,493 more per year (9% higher)

Cyber security professionals

£53,114
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricCyber security professionalsPolice officers (sergeant and below)Difference
Median Annual£53,114£48,621+£4,493
Mean Annual£59,094£48,668+£10,426
Monthly£4,426£4,052+£374
Weekly£1,021£935+£86
Hourly£25.54£23.38+£2.16

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCyber security professionalsPolice officers (sergeant and below)
10th (Entry)£33,181£32,899
25th£44,384£37,006
50th (Median)£53,114£48,621
75th£70,020£55,452
90th (Senior)£0£65,893
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Cyber security professionals or a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
A Cyber security professionals earns more. The median salary for a Cyber security professionals is £53,114, whilst a Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £48,621 — a difference of £4,493 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Cyber security professionals and a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
The difference is £4,493 per year. Cyber security professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Cyber security professionals or a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
From a salary perspective, Cyber security professionals 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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