Police Officer: Japan vs United Kingdom
Side-by-side salary comparison ยท Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom pays 30% more
Japan
JPY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$39,169
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
ยฅ5,836,181
per year
PPP Adjusted
$88,064
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
12,970
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
United Kingdom
GBP
Estimated Salary (USD)
$50,942
per year
Local Currency (GBP)
ยฃ40,244
per year
PPP Adjusted
$79,534
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
9,612
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 36%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Police Officers in United Kingdom earn 30% more than in Japan (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Japan still leads by 11%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Police Officer's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Police Officers more: Japan or United Kingdom?โพ
United Kingdom pays Police Officers an estimated $50,942 USD per year, which is 30% more than Japan's estimated $39,169 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Police Officer in Japan vs United Kingdom?โพ
The PPP-adjusted salary is $88,064 USD in Japan and $79,534 USD in United Kingdom. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Police Officers?โพ
Using the Big Mac Index, a Police Officer in Japan can buy about 12,970 Big Macs per year, while in United Kingdom it's about 9,612 Big Macs.
Estimated based on OECD & BLS data. Actual salaries vary by experience, company, and region. Data is for informational purposes only.
Sources: BLS OEWS ยท OECD ยท World Bank ยท Big Mac Index