Science, Engineering and Production Technicians vs Senior police officers Salary

How do Science, Engineering and Production Technicians and Senior police officers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Senior police officers earns £31,569 more per year (89% higher)

Science, Engineering and Production Technicians

£35,498
per year (gross)
Take-home: £29,078
vs

Senior police officers

£67,067
per year (gross)
Take-home: £49,456

Detailed Comparison

MetricScience, Engineering and Production TechniciansSenior police officersDifference
Median Annual£35,498£67,067-£31,569
Mean Annual£38,629£70,521-£31,892
Take-Home (Net)£29,078£49,456-£20,378
Monthly (Gross)£2,958£5,589-£2,631
Weekly (Gross)£683£1,290-£607
Hourly£17.07£32.24-£15.17

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileScience, Engineering and Production TechniciansSenior police officers
10th (Entry)£24,003£50,364
25th£28,365£64,677
50th (Median)£35,498£67,067
75th£46,091£0
90th (Senior)£57,951£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Science, Engineering and Production Technicians or a Senior police officers?
A Senior police officers earns more. The median salary for a Science, Engineering and Production Technicians is £35,498, whilst a Senior police officers earns £67,067 — a difference of £31,569 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Science, Engineering and Production Technicians and a Senior police officers?
The difference is £31,569 per year. Senior police officers is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Science, Engineering and Production Technicians takes home approximately £29,078 per year, whilst a Senior police officers takes home £49,456. The net difference is £20,378.
Should I become a Science, Engineering and Production Technicians or a Senior police officers?
From a salary perspective, Senior police officers 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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