How much does a police officer make in the United Kingdom?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is £2,615 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,176
- Equals
- $41,310
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $92,950 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $92,590 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $83,620 |
| 15. Finland estimate | $48,800 |
| 16. United Kingdom estimate | $41,310 |
| 17. France estimate | $41,030 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $506 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Firefighter£44,030
- Correctional officer£41,290
- Security guard£35,510
- Aid worker£39,210
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,615 a month, £31,380 a year.
How much does a police officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £25,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £37,070.
Which country pays a police officer the most?
United States, with a median of $80,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a police officer make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $80,300 a year against $41,310 in the United Kingdom, 1.9 times more.
Who makes more, a police officer or a firefighter?
A firefighter: £44,030 a year against £31,380 for a police officer, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate