Health Associate Professionals vs Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary

How do Health Associate Professionals and Police officers (sergeant and below) salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £19,818 more per year (69% higher)

Health Associate Professionals

£28,803
per year (gross)
Take-home: £24,258
vs

Police officers (sergeant and below)

£48,621
per year (gross)
Take-home: £38,527

Detailed Comparison

MetricHealth Associate ProfessionalsPolice officers (sergeant and below)Difference
Median Annual£28,803£48,621-£19,818
Mean Annual£28,782£48,668-£19,886
Take-Home (Net)£24,258£38,527-£14,269
Monthly (Gross)£2,400£4,052-£1,652
Weekly (Gross)£554£935-£381
Hourly£13.85£23.38-£9.53

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHealth Associate ProfessionalsPolice officers (sergeant and below)
10th (Entry)£14,647£32,899
25th£23,147£37,006
50th (Median)£28,803£48,621
75th£34,799£55,452
90th (Senior)£42,819£65,893

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Health Associate Professionals or a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a Health Associate Professionals is £28,803, whilst a Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £48,621 — a difference of £19,818 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Health Associate Professionals and a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
The difference is £19,818 per year. Police officers (sergeant and below) is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Health Associate Professionals takes home approximately £24,258 per year, whilst a Police officers (sergeant and below) takes home £38,527. The net difference is £14,269.
Should I become a Health Associate Professionals 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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