Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£48,621
per year
Hourly Rate
£23.38
per hour
Mean Salary
£48,668
per year
Salary Range
Police officers (sergeant and below) salaries vary considerably depending on experience, location, specialisation and employer.
10th: £32,89925th: £37,006Median: £48,62175th: £55,45290th: £65,893
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £48,621 |
| Monthly | £4,052 |
| Fortnightly | £1,870 |
| Weekly | £935 |
| Daily | £187 |
| Hourly | £23.38 |
Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | £32,899 | £2,742 | Entry level |
| 25th | £37,006 | £3,084 | Below average |
| 50th (Median) | £48,621 | £4,052 | Mid-point |
| 75th | £55,452 | £4,621 | Experienced |
| 90th | £65,893 | £5,491 | Top earners |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Police officers (sergeant and below) in the UK is £48,621, equating to £4,052 per month or £23.38 per hour.
Salaries range from £32,899 at entry level (10th percentile) to £65,893 for the most experienced (90th percentile) — a spread of £32,994.
Police officers (sergeant and below) is an above-average paying occupation in the UK. The median salary of £48,621 is comfortably above the overall median.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Police officers (sergeant and below) salary in the UK?
The median Police officers (sergeant and below) salary in the United Kingdom is £48,621 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Police officers (sergeant and below) earn per hour?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns approximately £23.38 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Police officers (sergeant and below)?
A Police officers (sergeant and below) earns approximately £4,052 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Police officers (sergeant and below) a well-paid job in the UK?
Police officers (sergeant and below) is an above-average paying occupation in the UK. The median salary of £48,621 is comfortably above the overall median.
Where does this salary data come from?
All salary figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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