Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary in South East
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 52,000 employees
Median
£49,315
Mean
£47,742
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £49,315 |
| Mean | £47,742 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Take-home pay estimate
£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£4,110£49,315
−Income tax
£612£7,349
−National Insurance
£245£2,940
=Take-home pay
£3,252£39,026
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£49,315
Male
£50,067
Female
£42,946
Mean annual pay
All employees
£47,742
Male
£49,101
Female
£44,932
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £49,315 | £50,067 | £42,946 |
| Mean | £47,742 | £49,101 | £44,932 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£49,783
Part-time (median)
£30,244
Full-time (mean)
£48,295
Part-time (mean)
£30,660
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £49,783 | £30,244 |
| Mean | £48,295 | £30,660 |
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