How much does a Police Officer make in London, United Kingdom?

Updated Apr 19, 2024

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Total Pay Range
£33K - £51K/yr
Base Pay
£32K - £45K/yr
Additional Pay
£1K - £6K/yr

£40K

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£33K £51K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Police Officer is £40,485 per year in the London, United Kingdom area, with an average salary of £37,891 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is £2,594 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Police Officer in London, United Kingdom

£40,485 /yr
Police Officer
£40,485 /yr
Chief Police Officer
£39,417 /yr
Deputy Chief Police Officer
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Job Title Salary
Police Officer £40,485 /yr
Chief Police Officer £40,485 /yr
Deputy Chief Police Officer £39,417 /yr

Related Job Titles

For Police Officer in London, United Kingdom

Some related job titles are Detective Salaries with median pay of £40,800, Security Guard Salaries with median pay of £33,778, Special Police Officer Salaries with median pay of £38,622, Campus Police Officer Salaries with median pay of £38,622.

Total Pay Trajectory

For Police Officer in London, United Kingdom

£40,485 /yr
Police Officer
£40,485 /yr
Chief Police Officer
£39,417 /yr
Deputy Chief Police Officer
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Police Officer?

Job Title Salary
Police Officer £40,485 /yr
Chief Police Officer £40,485 /yr
Deputy Chief Police Officer £39,417 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Police Officer at different companies in London, United Kingdom?

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Metropolitan Police Service
2.8
Police Officer See 533 salaries from this location

£39,025

 / yr
British Transport Police
3.5
Police Officer See 44 salaries from this location

£36,000

 / yr
City of London Police
3.4
Police Officer See 21 salaries from this location

£42,000

 / yr
Metropolitan Police Service
2.8
Police Officer See 9 salaries from this location

£40,938

 / yr
Surrey Police
3.1
Police Officer See 7 salaries from this location

£28,500

 / yr
Hertfordshire Constabulary
2.6
Police Officer See 7 salaries from this location

£29,000

 / yr
Kent Police (UK)
3
Police Officer See 5 salaries from this location

£35,000

 / yr

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Essex Police UK
3.5
Police Officer See 4 salaries from this location

£37,500

 / yr
Thames Valley Police
3.5
Police Officer See 3 salaries from this location

£37,213

 / yr
MetLife
3.9
Police Officer See 3 salaries from this location

£35,700

 / yr
Civil Service United Kingdom
3.9
Police Officer See 2 salaries from this location

£44,000

 / yr
Metropolitan Police Service
2.8
Police Officer See 2 salaries from this location

£24,500

 / yr
Hertfordshire County Council
3.8
Police Officer See 2 salaries from this location

£28,000

 / yr
Avon and Somerset Constabulary
3.3
Police Officer See 2 salaries from this location

£29,250

 / yr
RD Content
2.6
Police Officer See 2 salaries from this location

£22,000

 / yr
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
3.1
Police Officer See 2 salaries from this location

£50,000

 / yr
Everest Metropolitan Police
4
Police Officer See 2 salaries from this location

£45,000

 / yr
Equality Now
3.4
Police Officer See 2 salaries from this location

£37,500

 / yr
Metropitan Police Service
3.3
Police Officer See 2 salaries from this location

£35,224

 / yr
NHS
3.7
Police Officer See 1 salary from this location

£21,066

 / yr
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Police Officer in London, United Kingdom Salaries

Job Title Location Salary
Metropolitan Police Service Police Officer salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reported London, United Kingdom /yr
British Transport Police Police Officer salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reported London, United Kingdom /yr
City of London Police Police Officer salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reported London, United Kingdom /yr
Metropolitan Police Service Police Officer salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reported London, United Kingdom /yr
Surrey Police Police Officer salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reported London, United Kingdom /yr
Hertfordshire Constabulary Police Officer salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reported London, United Kingdom /yr
Kent Police (UK) Police Officer salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reported London, United Kingdom /yr
Essex Police UK Police Officer salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reported London, United Kingdom /yr
Thames Valley Police Police Officer salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reported London, United Kingdom /yr
MetLife Police Officer salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reported London, United Kingdom /yr
Civil Service United Kingdom Police Officer salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reported London, United Kingdom /yr
Metropolitan Police Service Police Officer salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reported London, United Kingdom /yr
Hertfordshire County Council Police Officer salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reported London, United Kingdom /yr
Avon and Somerset Constabulary Police Officer salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reported London, United Kingdom /yr
RD Content Police Officer salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reported London, United Kingdom /yr
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police Officer salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reported London, United Kingdom /yr
Everest Metropolitan Police Police Officer salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reported London, United Kingdom /yr
Equality Now Police Officer salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reported London, United Kingdom /yr
Metropitan Police Service Police Officer salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reported London, United Kingdom /yr
NHS Police Officer salaries - MISSING VALUE salaries reported London, United Kingdom /yr
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Police Officer pay FAQ in London, United Kingdom

The average salary for a Police Officer is £40,485 per year in London, United Kingdom. Salaries estimates are based on 641 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Police Officer employees in London, United Kingdom.

The highest salary for a Police Officer in London, United Kingdom is £50,842 per year.

The lowest salary for a Police Officer in London, United Kingdom is £33,304 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Police Officer or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Police Officer.

Police officers receive stable government salaries. However, entry-level police officers earn a lower salary than the national average, whereas experienced police officers earn slightly over the average salary. In order to increase their earning potential, police officers can be promoted to sergeant, inspector, or chief inspector. Police officers who are members of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) can be promoted to roles such as detective sergeant or detective chief inspector.

If you are already pursuing a career as a police officer and are looking to increase your earnings, there are several routes you might take. A degree or credit points in criminal justice or a related field can help you achieve higher seniority levels, such as becoming a senior police officer.

You can also increase your salary as a police officer through additional certifications to advance your career and qualify for higher-level positions. These certifications include the National Investigators Exam, College of Policing Public Order Commander training, National Police Firearms Instructor, or the Police Advanced Driving qualification. These certifications can open doors to more senior roles and specialised units that offer better salaries.

One way you can negotiate a higher salary as a police officer is to brush up on your interview skills and learn typical police officer questions that might be asked in an interview for a higher paying position. You can also research average police officer salaries in your area and request a review if your current police officer salary does not measure up.

Police officer jobs are widely available across all levels of experience and provide an opportunity for you to serve your community in a meaningful way. Salaries will vary depending on location but remain competitive with excellent benefits.

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