Police officers (sergeant and below) vs Scaffolders, stagers and riggers Salary (2025)

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

Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £8,448 more per year (21% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricPolice officers (sergeant and below)Scaffolders, stagers and riggersDifference
Median Annual£48,621£40,173+£8,448
Mean Annual£48,668£44,327+£4,341
Monthly£4,052£3,348+£704
Weekly£935£773+£162
Hourly£23.38£19.31+£4.07

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePolice officers (sergeant and below)Scaffolders, stagers and riggers
10th (Entry)£32,899£24,895
25th£37,006£33,129
50th (Median)£48,621£40,173
75th£55,452£54,977
90th (Senior)£65,893£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Police officers (sergeant and below) or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a Police officers (sergeant and below) is £48,621, whilst a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns £40,173 — a difference of £8,448 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Police officers (sergeant and below) and a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
The difference is £8,448 per year. Police officers (sergeant and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Police officers (sergeant and below) or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
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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