Education managers vs Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary (2025)

How do Education managers 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 £1,889 more per year (4% higher)

Education managers

£46,732
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricEducation managersPolice officers (sergeant and below)Difference
Median Annual£46,732£48,621-£1,889
Mean Annual£49,738£48,668+£1,070
Monthly£3,894£4,052-£158
Weekly£899£935-£36
Hourly£22.47£23.38-£0.91

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileEducation managersPolice officers (sergeant and below)
10th (Entry)£28,996£32,899
25th£37,058£37,006
50th (Median)£46,732£48,621
75th£58,134£55,452
90th (Senior)£0£65,893
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Education managers or a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a Education managers is £46,732, whilst a Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £48,621 — a difference of £1,889 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Education managers and a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
The difference is £1,889 per year. Police officers (sergeant and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Education managers 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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