Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary in Scotland
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 33,000 employees
Median
£48,374
Mean
£46,578
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £48,374 |
| Mean | £46,578 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Take-home pay estimate
Scottish rates£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£4,031£48,374
−Income tax
£695£8,345
−National Insurance
£239£2,864
=Take-home pay
£3,097£37,164
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£48,374
Male
£48,883
Female
£46,426
Mean annual pay
All employees
£46,578
Male
£48,173
Female
£43,778
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £48,374 | £48,883 | £46,426 |
| Mean | £46,578 | £48,173 | £43,778 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£48,446
Full-time (mean)
£47,311
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £48,446 |
| Mean | £47,311 |
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