England and Wales police pay scales and common allowances.
Pay scales for England and Wales. Figures shown are 2026/27 values effective from 1 September 2026
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 | £33,969 | £2,831 |
| On completion of initial training | £37,648 | £3,137 |
| After 2 years' service as a constable | £38,688 | £3,224 |
| Pay Point 3 | £41,976 | £3,498 |
| Pay Point 4 | £43,228 | £3,602 |
| Pay Point 5 | £44,544 | £3,712 |
| Pay Point 6 | £48,258 | £4,022 |
| Pay Point 7 | £52,015 | £4,335 |
Applies to officers appointed on or after 1 April 2013.
| Pay Point | Annual | Monthly Gross |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Point 1 | £32,255 | £2,688 |
| Pay Point 2 | £33,609 | £2,801 |
| Pay Point 3 | £34,972 | £2,914 |
| Pay Point 4 | £36,335 | £3,028 |
| Pay Point 5 | £39,058 | £3,255 |
| Pay Point 6 | £44,544 | £3,712 |
| Pay Point 7 | £52,015 | £4,335 |
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 | £55,443 | £4,620 |
| Pay Point 3 | £56,573 | £4,714 |
| Pay Point 4 | £58,175 | £4,848 |
Figures shown are for officers serving outside London.
| Pay Point | Annual | Monthly Gross |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Point 0 | £66,000 | £5,500 |
| Pay Point 1 | £67,798 | £5,650 |
| Pay Point 2 | £69,589 | £5,799 |
| Pay Point 3 | £71,396 | £5,950 |
Figures shown are for officers serving outside London.
| Pay Point | Annual | Monthly Gross |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Point 1 | £72,806 | £6,067 |
| Pay Point 2 | £74,225 | £6,185 |
| Pay Point 3 | £75,709 | £6,309 |
| In post before 31 Aug 1994 | £76,911 | £6,409 |
| Pay Point | Annual | Monthly Gross |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Point 1 | £87,123 | £7,260 |
| Pay Point 2 | £91,545 | £7,629 |
| Pay Point 3 | £96,208 | £8,017 |
| Pay Point 4 | £102,481 | £8,540 |
| Pay Point | Annual | Monthly Gross |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Point 1 | £107,430 | £8,953 |
| Pay Point 2 | £110,979 | £9,248 |
| Pay Point 3 | £119,837 | £9,986 |
£3,260 p.a. (first dog) + 50% for each additional dog
Allowance of £3,260 per annum for the first dog, with 50% additional allowance for each other dog.
£36 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.
£1,239 p.a.
Annual lump sum for essential users of all engine sizes.
55p per mile
Mileage rate for all users for the first 10,000 business miles.
25p per mile
Mileage rate for all users after the first 10,000 business miles.
