- Supervise and coordinate the investigation of criminal cases, offering guidance and expertise to investigators, and ensuring that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations.
- Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties.
- Train staff in proper police work procedures.
- Investigate and resolve
Chief inspector Average UK Salary & Prospects
Chief inspectors manage operational teams in their districts like CID or neighbourhood policing, co-ordinating responses to major incidents.
Chief inspectors typically work around 44 to 46 hours per week.
As a Chief inspector you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 39,059 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Chief inspector
Men make 21% more than Women
54% of Chief inspectors are men
Big gender gap
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42,957 GBP
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33,893 GBP
Average salary for part-time Chief inspector
Average salary for full-time Chief inspector
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18,632 GBP
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16,835 GBP
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22,021 GBP
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39,059 GBP
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33,893 GBP
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42,957 GBP
Pay over time for Chief inspector
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37,852 GBP
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37,692 GBP
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39,385 GBP
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37,491 GBP
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36,947 GBP
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39,059 GBP
Future outlook for Chief inspectors
Very good outlook
83 000+ jobs available 
Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average)
Very good outlook
30% chance of automation in the future Chief inspector - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Chief inspector and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Chief inspector.
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Management of Personnel Resources Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Chief inspector. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Chief inspector interview
Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Leadership Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
