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

How do Librarians 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 £18,169 more per year (60% higher)

Librarians

£30,452
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricLibrariansPolice officers (sergeant and below)Difference
Median Annual£30,452£48,621-£18,169
Mean Annual£34,016£48,668-£14,652
Monthly£2,538£4,052-£1,514
Weekly£586£935-£349
Hourly£14.64£23.38-£8.74
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Librarians or a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a Librarians is £30,452, whilst a Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £48,621 — a difference of £18,169 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Librarians and a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
The difference is £18,169 per year. Police officers (sergeant and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Librarians 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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