Police officers (sergeant and below) Salary in London
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 18,000 employees
Median
£50,067
Mean
£48,111
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £50,067 |
| Mean | £48,111 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Take-home pay estimate
£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£4,172£50,067
−Income tax
£625£7,499
−National Insurance
£250£3,000
=Take-home pay
£3,297£39,568
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£50,067
Male
£51,197
Female
£38,421
Mean annual pay
All employees
£48,111
Male
£51,271
Female
£40,510
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £50,067 | £51,197 | £38,421 |
| Mean | £48,111 | £51,271 | £40,510 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£50,067
Full-time (mean)
£48,763
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £50,067 |
| Mean | £48,763 |
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