Data analysts vs Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary (2025)

How do Data analysts 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 £10,060 more per year (26% higher)

Data analysts

£38,561
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricData analystsPolice officers (sergeant and below)Difference
Median Annual£38,561£48,621-£10,060
Mean Annual£42,104£48,668-£6,564
Monthly£3,213£4,052-£839
Weekly£742£935-£193
Hourly£18.54£23.38-£4.84

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileData analystsPolice officers (sergeant and below)
10th (Entry)£26,737£32,899
25th£31,146£37,006
50th (Median)£38,561£48,621
75th£48,110£55,452
90th (Senior)£0£65,893
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Data analysts or a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a Data analysts is £38,561, whilst a Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £48,621 — a difference of £10,060 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Data analysts and a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
The difference is £10,060 per year. Police officers (sergeant and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Data analysts 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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