Police officers (sergeant and below) vs Printing Trades Salary (2025)

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

Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £19,718 more per year (68% higher)
vs

Printing Trades

£28,903
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPolice officers (sergeant and below)Printing TradesDifference
Median Annual£48,621£28,903+£19,718
Mean Annual£48,668£32,727+£15,941
Monthly£4,052£2,409+£1,643
Weekly£935£556+£379
Hourly£23.38£13.90+£9.48

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePolice officers (sergeant and below)Printing Trades
10th (Entry)£32,899£18,957
25th£37,006£24,332
50th (Median)£48,621£28,903
75th£55,452£37,909
90th (Senior)£65,893£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Police officers (sergeant and below) or a Printing Trades?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a Police officers (sergeant and below) is £48,621, whilst a Printing Trades earns £28,903 — a difference of £19,718 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Police officers (sergeant and below) and a Printing Trades?
The difference is £19,718 per year. Police officers (sergeant and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Police officers (sergeant and below) or a Printing Trades?
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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