Office managers vs Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary (2025)

How do Office managers 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 £12,617 more per year (35% higher)

Office managers

£36,004
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricOffice managersPolice officers (sergeant and below)Difference
Median Annual£36,004£48,621-£12,617
Mean Annual£38,180£48,668-£10,488
Monthly£3,000£4,052-£1,052
Weekly£692£935-£243
Hourly£17.31£23.38-£6.07

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileOffice managersPolice officers (sergeant and below)
10th (Entry)£16,515£32,899
25th£27,405£37,006
50th (Median)£36,004£48,621
75th£47,755£55,452
90th (Senior)£59,490£65,893
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Office managers or a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a Office managers is £36,004, whilst a Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £48,621 — a difference of £12,617 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Office managers and a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
The difference is £12,617 per year. Police officers (sergeant and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Office managers 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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