Delivery operatives vs Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary (2025)

How do Delivery operatives 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 £23,611 more per year (94% higher)

Delivery operatives

£25,010
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricDelivery operativesPolice officers (sergeant and below)Difference
Median Annual£25,010£48,621-£23,611
Mean Annual£24,165£48,668-£24,503
Monthly£2,084£4,052-£1,968
Weekly£481£935-£454
Hourly£12.02£23.38-£11.36

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileDelivery operativesPolice officers (sergeant and below)
10th (Entry)£9,194£32,899
25th£16,322£37,006
50th (Median)£25,010£48,621
75th£30,447£55,452
90th (Senior)£0£65,893
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Delivery operatives or a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a Delivery operatives is £25,010, whilst a Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £48,621 — a difference of £23,611 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Delivery operatives and a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
The difference is £23,611 per year. Police officers (sergeant and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Delivery operatives 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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