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

How do Physiotherapists 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 £9,079 more per year (23% higher)

Physiotherapists

£39,542
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricPhysiotherapistsPolice officers (sergeant and below)Difference
Median Annual£39,542£48,621-£9,079
Mean Annual£39,688£48,668-£8,980
Monthly£3,295£4,052-£757
Weekly£760£935-£175
Hourly£19.01£23.38-£4.37

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePhysiotherapistsPolice officers (sergeant and below)
10th (Entry)£25,229£32,899
25th£31,329£37,006
50th (Median)£39,542£48,621
75th£48,606£55,452
90th (Senior)£0£65,893
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Physiotherapists or a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a Physiotherapists is £39,542, whilst a Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £48,621 — a difference of £9,079 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Physiotherapists and a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
The difference is £9,079 per year. Police officers (sergeant and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Physiotherapists 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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