Police officers (sergeant and below) vs School secretaries Salary (2025)

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

Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £22,901 more per year (89% higher)
vs

School secretaries

£25,720
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPolice officers (sergeant and below)School secretariesDifference
Median Annual£48,621£25,720+£22,901
Mean Annual£48,668£24,598+£24,070
Monthly£4,052£2,143+£1,909
Weekly£935£495+£440
Hourly£23.38£12.37+£11.01

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePolice officers (sergeant and below)School secretaries
10th (Entry)£32,899£12,241
25th£37,006£17,178
50th (Median)£48,621£25,720
75th£55,452£30,478
90th (Senior)£65,893£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Police officers (sergeant and below) or a School secretaries?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a Police officers (sergeant and below) is £48,621, whilst a School secretaries earns £25,720 — a difference of £22,901 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Police officers (sergeant and below) and a School secretaries?
The difference is £22,901 per year. Police officers (sergeant and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Police officers (sergeant and below) or a School secretaries?
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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