Finance officers vs Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary (2025)

How do Finance officers 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 £19,369 more per year (66% higher)

Finance officers

£29,252
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricFinance officersPolice officers (sergeant and below)Difference
Median Annual£29,252£48,621-£19,369
Mean Annual£29,539£48,668-£19,129
Monthly£2,438£4,052-£1,614
Weekly£563£935-£372
Hourly£14.06£23.38-£9.32

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileFinance officersPolice officers (sergeant and below)
10th (Entry)£15,237£32,899
25th£23,747£37,006
50th (Median)£29,252£48,621
75th£35,822£55,452
90th (Senior)£0£65,893
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Finance officers or a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a Finance officers is £29,252, whilst a Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £48,621 — a difference of £19,369 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Finance officers and a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
The difference is £19,369 per year. Police officers (sergeant and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Finance officers 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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