Police officers (sergeant and below) vs Senior Officers in Protective Services Salary (2025)

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

Senior Officers in Protective Services earns £17,710 more per year (36% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricPolice officers (sergeant and below)Senior Officers in Protective ServicesDifference
Median Annual£48,621£66,331-£17,710
Mean Annual£48,668£69,196-£20,528
Monthly£4,052£5,528-£1,476
Weekly£935£1,276-£341
Hourly£23.38£31.89-£8.51

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePolice officers (sergeant and below)Senior Officers in Protective Services
10th (Entry)£32,899£47,150
25th£37,006£61,186
50th (Median)£48,621£66,331
75th£55,452£71,539
90th (Senior)£65,893£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Police officers (sergeant and below) or a Senior Officers in Protective Services?
A Senior Officers in Protective Services earns more. The median salary for a Police officers (sergeant and below) is £48,621, whilst a Senior Officers in Protective Services earns £66,331 — a difference of £17,710 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Police officers (sergeant and below) and a Senior Officers in Protective Services?
The difference is £17,710 per year. Senior Officers in Protective Services is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Police officers (sergeant and below) or a Senior Officers in Protective Services?
From a salary perspective, Senior Officers in Protective Services 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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