Ministry of Defence Police
The Ministry of Defence Police is a civilian force with jurisdiction over Ministry of Defence property and personnel across the UK: military bases, dockyards and defence sites. New recruits are Authorised Firearms Officers, which sets MDP apart from almost every territorial force.
MOD Police pay
The MOD Police has its own constable scale. From 1 September 2026 it runs from £30,643 (point 2, where recruits start) to £49,413 (point 8), plus location allowances (London Allowance £4,490, London Weighting £3,261, South East Allowance £3,105 or £2,070) and priority posting allowances at some sites.
Source: MOD Police: Salary, allowances and pension, read 23 October 2026. Full detail: MOD Police pay scales 2026: every rank, allowances and a pay calculator.
Plan your application
- How to join MOD Police →
- MOD Police pay scales 2026: every rank, allowances and a pay calculator →
- Free scored mock interview (MDP holds a competency interview) →
- MOD Police eligibility checker →
- MOD Police interview questions →
- The MOD Police fitness test (PES-JRFT) →
- MOD Police stations and locations →
- The MOD Police pension (alpha) →
- Transferring in: the NEOF route →
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MOD Police questions
How much does a MOD Police officer earn? +
The MOD Police has its own constable scale. From 1 September 2026 it runs from £30,643 (point 2, where recruits start) to £49,413 (point 8), plus location allowances (London Allowance £4,490, London Weighting £3,261, South East Allowance £3,105 or £2,070) and priority posting allowances at some sites. Source: MOD Police: Salary, allowances and pension, read 23 October 2026.
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Yes. Every review is checked before it is published and never shared with Ministry of Defence Police. Reviewers are identified only by role and, for recruitment reviews, whether they joined, were rejected or withdrew.
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