Police officers (sergeant and below) vs Rail travel assistants Salary (2025)

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

Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £1,795 more per year (4% higher)
vs

Rail travel assistants

£46,826
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPolice officers (sergeant and below)Rail travel assistantsDifference
Median Annual£48,621£46,826+£1,795
Mean Annual£48,668£47,192+£1,476
Monthly£4,052£3,902+£150
Weekly£935£901+£34
Hourly£23.38£22.51+£0.87

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePolice officers (sergeant and below)Rail travel assistants
10th (Entry)£32,899£28,125
25th£37,006£37,110
50th (Median)£48,621£46,826
75th£55,452£54,664
90th (Senior)£65,893£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Police officers (sergeant and below) or a Rail travel assistants?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a Police officers (sergeant and below) is £48,621, whilst a Rail travel assistants earns £46,826 — a difference of £1,795 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Police officers (sergeant and below) and a Rail travel assistants?
The difference is £1,795 per year. Police officers (sergeant and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Police officers (sergeant and below) or a Rail travel assistants?
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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