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Police Officer Salary in Yorkshire and The Humber

Yorkshire and The Humber combines a lower cost of living with a diverse economy spanning financial services (Leeds), digital industries (Sheffield and Leeds), manufacturing and agriculture. Leeds is the region's salary leader and the UK's largest financial centre outside London.

Housing costs are well below the national average. Leeds city centre salaries in finance and legal can approach South East levels while living costs remain significantly lower.

Entry Salary
£27,123
Peak Salary
£95,000
Growth
+250%
Lifetime (25yr)
£1.5m

Salary Trajectory

Stage Years Exp P25 Median P75 P90
Police Constable (Probationer) 0+ £25,348 £27,123 £29,450 £31,350
Police Constable (Experienced) 4+ £34,200 £38,950 £44,175 £46,550
Sergeant 8+ £44,175 £47,025 £49,970 £53,200
Inspector 12+ £53,485 £57,285 £61,750 £66,500
Superintendent 18+ £66,500 £74,100 £83,600 £95,000
Chief Superintendent / ACPO 22+ £83,600 £95,000 £114,000 £137,750

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How Yorkshire and The Humber Compares

Mid-career Police Officer median salary by region

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Based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) via NOMIS. Regional salary adjustments derived from ONS regional pay differentials. Career progression timelines based on industry research. All figures are gross annual pay estimates for full-time workers.