Paramedics vs Senior police officers Salary (2025)

How do Paramedics and Senior police officers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Senior police officers earns £17,898 more per year (36% higher)

Paramedics

£49,169
per year
vs

Senior police officers

£67,067
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricParamedicsSenior police officersDifference
Median Annual£49,169£67,067-£17,898
Mean Annual£49,357£70,521-£21,164
Monthly£4,097£5,589-£1,492
Weekly£946£1,290-£344
Hourly£23.64£32.24-£8.60

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileParamedicsSenior police officers
10th (Entry)£30,677£50,364
25th£38,770£64,677
50th (Median)£49,169£67,067
75th£59,136£0
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Paramedics or a Senior police officers?
A Senior police officers earns more. The median salary for a Paramedics is £49,169, whilst a Senior police officers earns £67,067 — a difference of £17,898 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Paramedics and a Senior police officers?
The difference is £17,898 per year. Senior police officers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Paramedics or a Senior police officers?
From a salary perspective, Senior police officers 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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