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

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

Police officers (sergeant and below) earns £17,652 more per year (57% higher)
vs

Veterinary nurses

£30,969
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPolice officers (sergeant and below)Veterinary nursesDifference
Median Annual£48,621£30,969+£17,652
Mean Annual£48,668£30,217+£18,451
Monthly£4,052£2,581+£1,471
Weekly£935£596+£339
Hourly£23.38£14.89+£8.49

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePolice officers (sergeant and below)Veterinary nurses
10th (Entry)£32,899£18,816
25th£37,006£26,617
50th (Median)£48,621£30,969
75th£55,452£34,804
90th (Senior)£65,893£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Police officers (sergeant and below) or a Veterinary nurses?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns more. The median salary for a Police officers (sergeant and below) is £48,621, whilst a Veterinary nurses earns £30,969 — a difference of £17,652 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Police officers (sergeant and below) and a Veterinary nurses?
The difference is £17,652 per year. Police officers (sergeant and below) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Police officers (sergeant and below) or a Veterinary 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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