The Ultimate Police Handbook
Police Pay Points
Police Pay Points
Here is your 2025/26 guide to Police pay for Officers in England and Wales ranked Constable to Chief Superintendent.
The tables contain all information relating to salaries with effect from 1 September 2025. Officers based in London or the South of England will need to include allowances as listed in the relevant section.
The tables contain all information relating to salaries with effect from 1 September 2025. Officers based in London or the South of England will need to include allowances as listed in the relevant section.
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Constable (After 2013)
Appointed on or after 1 April 2013
| Pay Point | Salary |
|---|---|
| Pay Point 1 |
£31,164 (a)
£2,597 / month
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| Pay Point 2 |
£32,472 (b)
£2,706 / month
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| Pay Point 3 |
£33,789
£2,816 / month
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| Pay Point 4 |
£35,106
£2,926 / month
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| Pay Point 5 |
£37,737
£3,145 / month
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| Pay Point 6 |
£43,038
£3,587 / month
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| Pay Point 7 Top |
£50,256
£4,188 / month
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(a) Officers appointed on or after 1 September 2023 join at pay point 1...
(b) Chief Officer discretion applies for starting point
Constable (Before 2013)
Appointed before 1 April 2013
| Pay Point | Salary |
|---|---|
| On commencing service |
£32,820
£2,735 / month
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| On completion of initial training |
£36,375
£3,031 / month
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| Pay Point 2 |
£38,346 (a)
£3,196 / month
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| Pay Point 3 |
£40,557
£3,380 / month
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| Pay Point 4 |
£41,766
£3,481 / month
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| Pay Point 5 |
£43,038
£3,587 / month
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| Pay Point 6 |
£46,626
£3,886 / month
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| Pay Point 7 Top |
£50,256
£4,188 / month
|
All officers move to this salary point after 2 years service
Sergeant
| Pay Point | Salary |
|---|---|
| Pay Point 1 |
Removed with effect from 1 September 2020
£0 / £17 / £0 / month
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| Pay Point 2 |
£53,568
£4,464 / month
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| Pay Point 3 |
£54,660
£4,555 / month
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| Pay Point 4 Top |
£56,208
£4,684 / month
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Inspector
| Pay Point | Salary |
|---|---|
| Pay Point 0 |
£63,768
£5,314 / month
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| Pay Point 1 |
£65,505
£5,459 / month
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| Pay Point 2 |
£67,236
£5,603 / month
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| Pay Point 3 Top |
£68,982
£5,749 / month
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Inspector (London)
| Pay Point | Salary |
|---|---|
| Pay Point 0 |
£66,462
£5,539 / month
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| Pay Point 1 |
£68,202
£5,684 / month
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| Pay Point 2 |
£69,954
£5,830 / month
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| Pay Point 3 Top |
£71,697
£5,975 / month
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Chief Inspector
| Pay Point | Salary |
|---|---|
| Pay Point 1 |
£70,344 (a)
£5,862 / month
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| Pay Point 2 |
£71,715
£5,976 / month
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| Pay Point 3 |
£73,149
£6,096 / month
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| Pre-1994 Top |
£74,310
£6,193 / month
|
(d) Entry point unless Chief Officer assigns higher
Chief Inspector (London)
| Pay Point | Salary |
|---|---|
| Pay Point 1 |
£73,062 (a)
£6,089 / month
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| Pay Point 2 |
£74,427
£6,202 / month
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| Pay Point 3 |
£75,855
£6,321 / month
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| Pre-1994 Top |
£77,004
£6,417 / month
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(d) Entry point unless Chief Officer assigns higher
Superintendent
| Pay Point | Salary |
|---|---|
| Pay Point 1 |
£84,177
£7,015 / month
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| Pay Point 2 |
£88,449
£7,371 / month
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| Pay Point 3 |
£92,955
£7,746 / month
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| Pay Point 4 Top |
£99,015
£8,251 / month
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Chief Superintendent
| Pay Point | Salary |
|---|---|
| Pay Point 1 |
£103,797
£8,650 / month
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| Pay Point 2 |
£107,226
£8,936 / month
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| Pay Point 3 Top |
£115,785 (c)
£9,649 / month
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Allowances
| Pay Point | Salary |
|---|---|
| London Weighting |
£3,150 per annum
£263 / month
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| Dog Handler's Allowance |
£2,946 per annum
£246 / month
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| London Allowance maximum Top |
£6,588 per annum
£549 / month
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| On-call Allowance |
£35 per day
£3 / month
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| South East Allowance (Group 1) |
£3,000
£250 / month
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| South East Allowance (Group 2) |
£2,000
£167 / month
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