Police officers (sergeant and below) vs Process operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Police officers (sergeant and below) and Process operatives n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £14,114 more per year (41% higher)
vs

Process operatives n.e.c.

£34,507
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPolice officers (sergeant and below)Process operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£48,621£34,507+£14,114
Mean Annual£48,668£35,321+£13,347
Monthly£4,052£2,876+£1,176
Weekly£935£664+£271
Hourly£23.38£16.59+£6.79

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePolice officers (sergeant and below)Process operatives n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£32,899£24,076
25th£37,006£27,603
50th (Median)£48,621£34,507
75th£55,452£40,335
90th (Senior)£65,893£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Police officers (sergeant and below) or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a Police officers (sergeant and below) is £48,621, whilst a Process operatives n.e.c. earns £34,507 — a difference of £14,114 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Police officers (sergeant and below) and a Process operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £14,114 per year. Police officers (sergeant and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Police officers (sergeant and below) or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
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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