Mechanical engineers vs Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary (2025)

How do Mechanical engineers and Police officers (sergeant and below) salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Mechanical engineers earns £1,378 more per year (3% higher)

Mechanical engineers

£49,999
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricMechanical engineersPolice officers (sergeant and below)Difference
Median Annual£49,999£48,621+£1,378
Mean Annual£53,850£48,668+£5,182
Monthly£4,167£4,052+£115
Weekly£962£935+£27
Hourly£24.04£23.38+£0.66

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMechanical engineersPolice officers (sergeant and below)
10th (Entry)£31,219£32,899
25th£40,001£37,006
50th (Median)£49,999£48,621
75th£62,548£55,452
90th (Senior)£0£65,893
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Mechanical engineers or a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
A Mechanical engineers earns more. The median salary for a Mechanical engineers is £49,999, whilst a Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £48,621 — a difference of £1,378 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Mechanical engineers and a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
The difference is £1,378 per year. Mechanical engineers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Mechanical engineers or a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
From a salary perspective, Mechanical engineers 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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