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Police Officer Salary Across the UK

Compare Police Officer salaries in all 12 UK regions. Mid-career median (Inspector) ranges from £54,873 to £79,596.

Region Entry Salary Mid-Career Peak Salary vs National
London £37,687 £79,596 £132,000 +32%
South East £30,264 £63,918 £106,000 +6%
Scotland £29,979 £63,315 £105,000 +5%
East of England £29,122 £61,506 £102,000 +2%
South West £28,265 £59,697 £99,000 -1%
North West £28,265 £59,697 £99,000 -1%
West Midlands £27,980 £59,094 £98,000 -2%
Northern Ireland £27,980 £59,094 £98,000 -2%
Yorkshire and The Humber £27,123 £57,285 £95,000 -5%
Wales £27,123 £57,285 £95,000 -5%
East Midlands £26,838 £56,682 £94,000 -6%
North East £25,981 £54,873 £91,000 -9%

Based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) via NOMIS. Regional adjustments use ONS regional pay differentials.