Medical radiographers vs Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary (2025)

How do Medical radiographers 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 £5,974 more per year (14% higher)

Medical radiographers

£42,647
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricMedical radiographersPolice officers (sergeant and below)Difference
Median Annual£42,647£48,621-£5,974
Mean Annual£44,029£48,668-£4,639
Monthly£3,554£4,052-£498
Weekly£820£935-£115
Hourly£20.50£23.38-£2.88

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMedical radiographersPolice officers (sergeant and below)
10th (Entry)£27,222£32,899
25th£34,554£37,006
50th (Median)£42,647£48,621
75th£53,083£55,452
90th (Senior)£0£65,893
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Medical radiographers or a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a Medical radiographers is £42,647, whilst a Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £48,621 — a difference of £5,974 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Medical radiographers and a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
The difference is £5,974 per year. Police officers (sergeant and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Medical radiographers 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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