England and Wales police pay scales and common allowances.
Pay scales for England and Wales. Figures shown are 2025/26 values effective from 1 September 2025
Applies to officers appointed before 1 April 2013. Pay point labels reflect the progression milestones set out in the pre-2013 determination.
| Pay Point | Annual | Monthly Gross |
|---|---|---|
| On commencing service | £32,820 | £2,735 |
| On completion of initial training | £36,375 | £3,031 |
| After 2 years' service as a constable | £38,346 | £3,196 |
| Pay Point 3 | £40,557 | £3,380 |
| Pay Point 4 | £41,766 | £3,481 |
| Pay Point 5 | £43,038 | £3,587 |
| Pay Point 6 | £46,626 | £3,886 |
| Pay Point 7 | £50,256 | £4,188 |
Applies to officers appointed on or after 1 April 2013.
| Pay Point | Annual | Monthly Gross |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Point 1 | £31,164 | £2,597 |
| Pay Point 2 | £32,472 | £2,706 |
| Pay Point 3 | £33,789 | £2,816 |
| Pay Point 4 | £35,106 | £2,926 |
| Pay Point 5 | £37,737 | £3,145 |
| Pay Point 6 | £43,038 | £3,587 |
| Pay Point 7 | £50,256 | £4,188 |
Entry to the sergeant scale (Pay Point 2) is upon promotion from constable. Pay Point 1 was removed in 2020.
| Pay Point | Annual | Monthly Gross |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Point 2 | £53,568 | £4,464 |
| Pay Point 3 | £54,660 | £4,555 |
| Pay Point 4 | £56,208 | £4,684 |
Figures shown are for officers serving outside London.
| Pay Point | Annual | Monthly Gross |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Point 0 | £63,768 | £5,314 |
| Pay Point 1 | £65,505 | £5,459 |
| Pay Point 2 | £67,236 | £5,603 |
| Pay Point 3 | £68,982 | £5,749 |
Figures shown are for officers serving outside London.
| Pay Point | Annual | Monthly Gross |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Point 1 | £70,344 | £5,862 |
| Pay Point 2 | £71,715 | £5,976 |
| Pay Point 3 | £73,149 | £6,096 |
| In post before 31 Aug 1994 | £74,310 | £6,193 |
| Pay Point | Annual | Monthly Gross |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Point 1 | £84,177 | £7,015 |
| Pay Point 2 | £88,449 | £7,371 |
| Pay Point 3 | £92,955 | £7,746 |
| Pay Point 4 | £99,015 | £8,251 |
| Pay Point | Annual | Monthly Gross |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Point 1 | £103,797 | £8,650 |
| Pay Point 2 | £107,226 | £8,936 |
| Pay Point 3 | £115,785 | £9,649 |
£2,946 p.a. (first dog) + 50% for each additional dog
Allowance of £2,946 per annum for the first dog, with 50% additional allowance for each other dog.
£35 per day
Payable when an officer is on call.
10% per qualifying hour
10% for each full hour worked between 8pm and 6am.
£60 each night
Payable for each overnight stay away from home.
£40 each night
In addition to away from home overnight allowance where proper accommodation is not provided; payable each night.
