Police officers (sergeant and below) vs Senior care workers Salary (2025)

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

Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £19,437 more per year (67% higher)
vs

Senior care workers

£29,184
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPolice officers (sergeant and below)Senior care workersDifference
Median Annual£48,621£29,184+£19,437
Mean Annual£48,668£28,949+£19,719
Monthly£4,052£2,432+£1,620
Weekly£935£561+£374
Hourly£23.38£14.03+£9.35

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePolice officers (sergeant and below)Senior care workers
10th (Entry)£32,899£15,633
25th£37,006£23,815
50th (Median)£48,621£29,184
75th£55,452£34,585
90th (Senior)£65,893£40,366
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Police officers (sergeant and below) or a Senior care workers?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a Police officers (sergeant and below) is £48,621, whilst a Senior care workers earns £29,184 — a difference of £19,437 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Police officers (sergeant and below) and a Senior care workers?
The difference is £19,437 per year. Police officers (sergeant and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Police officers (sergeant and below) or a Senior care workers?
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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