How Much Does a Police Officer Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Officer in the United Kingdom is £30,800, with an hourly rate of £15, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £29,700 to £37,500, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £29,700

50TH(Median) £30,800

75TH £37,500

Police Officer Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Police Officer Salary	£29,700	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Police Officer Salary	£30,800	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Police Officer Salary	£37,500	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Police Officer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£29,700

Average £30,800/year

£37,500

£2,475

Average £2,567/month

£3,125

£571

Average £592/week

£721

£14

Average £15/hour

£18

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£37,500	£3,125	£721	£18
Average	£30,800	£2,567	£592	£15
25th Percentile	£29,700	£2,475	£571	£14

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Police Officer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Police Officer is about £30,800 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £15, a monthly salary of about £2,567, and a weekly pay of around £592. Click the switch button below to see more details about Police Officer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Police Officers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Police Officer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £29,996 - £30,636, while Intermediate make £30,078 - £30,718, Senior earn £30,176 - £30,800, Specialist earn £30,357 - £31,800, Expert can reach £30,521 - £32,800 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Police Officer	£30,439
Intermediate Level Police Officer	£30,521
Senior Level Police Officer	£30,603
Specialist Level Police Officer	£30,767
Expert Level Police Officer	£31,500

Entry Level	1%
Intermediate Level	1%
Senior Level	1%
Specialist Level	0%
Expert Level	2%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Police Officer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Police Officer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £33,264 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £31,029, and Manchester pays around £29,523 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Grants Officer or Police Officer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Grants Officer makes less than a Police Officer. A Grants Officer earns an average annual salary of £28,822. And a Police Officer earns an average annual salary of £30,800.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Grants Officer	£17,922 £34,094
Chief Operating Officer	£157,745 £272,363
Chief Executive Officer	£279,548 £573,043
Chief Financial Officer	£180,291 £373,721
Chief Administrative Officer	£81,861 £166,525

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