Police officers (sergeant and below) vs Records clerks and assistants Salary (2025)

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

Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £21,879 more per year (82% higher)
vs

Records clerks and assistants

£26,742
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPolice officers (sergeant and below)Records clerks and assistantsDifference
Median Annual£48,621£26,742+£21,879
Mean Annual£48,668£27,332+£21,336
Monthly£4,052£2,229+£1,823
Weekly£935£514+£421
Hourly£23.38£12.86+£10.52

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePolice officers (sergeant and below)Records clerks and assistants
10th (Entry)£32,899£14,767
25th£37,006£21,436
50th (Median)£48,621£26,742
75th£55,452£32,205
90th (Senior)£65,893£38,926
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Police officers (sergeant and below) or a Records clerks and assistants?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a Police officers (sergeant and below) is £48,621, whilst a Records clerks and assistants earns £26,742 — a difference of £21,879 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Police officers (sergeant and below) and a Records clerks and assistants?
The difference is £21,879 per year. Police officers (sergeant and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Police officers (sergeant and below) or a Records clerks and 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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