Police officers (sergeant and below) vs Vehicle Trades Salary (2025)

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

Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £11,714 more per year (32% higher)
vs

Vehicle Trades

£36,907
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPolice officers (sergeant and below)Vehicle TradesDifference
Median Annual£48,621£36,907+£11,714
Mean Annual£48,668£39,359+£9,309
Monthly£4,052£3,076+£976
Weekly£935£710+£225
Hourly£23.38£17.74+£5.64

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePolice officers (sergeant and below)Vehicle Trades
10th (Entry)£32,899£24,806
25th£37,006£30,473
50th (Median)£48,621£36,907
75th£55,452£46,341
90th (Senior)£65,893£56,652
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Police officers (sergeant and below) or a Vehicle Trades?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a Police officers (sergeant and below) is £48,621, whilst a Vehicle Trades earns £36,907 — a difference of £11,714 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Police officers (sergeant and below) and a Vehicle Trades?
The difference is £11,714 per year. Police officers (sergeant and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Police officers (sergeant and below) or a Vehicle Trades?
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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