Police officers (sergeant and below) vs Specialist nurses Salary (2025)

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

Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £7,247 more per year (18% higher)
vs

Specialist nurses

£41,374
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPolice officers (sergeant and below)Specialist nursesDifference
Median Annual£48,621£41,374+£7,247
Mean Annual£48,668£41,118+£7,550
Monthly£4,052£3,448+£604
Weekly£935£796+£139
Hourly£23.38£19.89+£3.49

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePolice officers (sergeant and below)Specialist nurses
10th (Entry)£32,899£22,970
25th£37,006£32,686
50th (Median)£48,621£41,374
75th£55,452£49,195
90th (Senior)£65,893£56,751
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Police officers (sergeant and below) or a Specialist nurses?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a Police officers (sergeant and below) is £48,621, whilst a Specialist nurses earns £41,374 — a difference of £7,247 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Police officers (sergeant and below) and a Specialist nurses?
The difference is £7,247 per year. Police officers (sergeant and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Police officers (sergeant and below) or a Specialist nurses?
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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