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

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

Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £29,273 more per year (151% higher)
vs

Receptionists

£19,348
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPolice officers (sergeant and below)ReceptionistsDifference
Median Annual£48,621£19,348+£29,273
Mean Annual£48,668£19,635+£29,033
Monthly£4,052£1,612+£2,440
Weekly£935£372+£563
Hourly£23.38£9.30+£14.08

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePolice officers (sergeant and below)Receptionists
10th (Entry)£32,899£8,792
25th£37,006£13,123
50th (Median)£48,621£19,348
75th£55,452£25,704
90th (Senior)£65,893£30,411
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Police officers (sergeant and below) or a Receptionists?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a Police officers (sergeant and below) is £48,621, whilst a Receptionists earns £19,348 — a difference of £29,273 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Police officers (sergeant and below) and a Receptionists?
The difference is £29,273 per year. Police officers (sergeant and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Police officers (sergeant and below) or a Receptionists?
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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