Police officers (sergeant and below) vs Teaching and other educational professionals Salary (2025)

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

Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £3,788 more per year (8% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricPolice officers (sergeant and below)Teaching and other educational professionalsDifference
Median Annual£48,621£44,833+£3,788
Mean Annual£48,668£44,838+£3,830
Monthly£4,052£3,736+£316
Weekly£935£862+£73
Hourly£23.38£21.55+£1.83

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePolice officers (sergeant and below)Teaching and other educational professionals
10th (Entry)£32,899£18,367
25th£37,006£31,652
50th (Median)£48,621£44,833
75th£55,452£55,749
90th (Senior)£65,893£70,046
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Police officers (sergeant and below) or a Teaching and other educational professionals?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a Police officers (sergeant and below) is £48,621, whilst a Teaching and other educational professionals earns £44,833 — a difference of £3,788 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Police officers (sergeant and below) and a Teaching and other educational professionals?
The difference is £3,788 per year. Police officers (sergeant and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Police officers (sergeant and below) or a Teaching and other educational professionals?
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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