Police Pay Scales 2026/27:
Salary by Rank
The 2026-27 police pay scales for England and Wales, after the 3.5% award from 1 September 2026: every rank and pay point from new constable to chief superintendent. New constables start on £32,255 (pay point 1) and reach £52,015 at the top of the constable scale.
Police pay scales 2026 at a glance
From 1 September 2026 every police pay point in England and Wales is 3.5% higher. A constable earns £32,255 to £52,015, a sergeant £55,443 to £58,175, an inspector £66,000 to £71,396 and a chief inspector £72,806 to £75,709 (higher in the Met and City of London). London and South East forces add allowances. These are our calculations: the Home Office had not published the official 2026/27 table by 30 September 2026.
| Rank | Pay points | From 1 Sept 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Constable (joined since April 2013) | 1 to 7 | £32,255 to £52,015 |
| Sergeant | 2 to 4 | £55,443 to £58,175 |
| Inspector | 0 to 3 | £66,000 to £71,396 |
| Inspector (Met and City) | 0 to 3 | £68,788 to £74,206 |
| Chief Inspector | 1 to 3 | £72,806 to £75,709 |
| Chief Inspector (Met and City) | 1 to 3 | £75,619 to £78,510 |
| Superintendent | 1 to 4 | £87,123 to £102,481 |
| Chief Superintendent | 1 to 3 | £107,430 to £119,837 |
Looking for the pay award itself, when it is paid and your back pay? See police pay rise 2026/27. For next year, see police pay rise 2027/28. Chief officers: chief constable salary. Police Scotland has separate scales: Police Scotland pay scales 2026/27.
Your pay point, after deductions
Pick your rank and pay point to see the 2026/27 basic salary and an estimate of your monthly take-home after tax, National Insurance and pension.
A month: £2,688 basic, less £259 income tax, £131 National Insurance and £346 police pension (12.88% at this pay).
Basic-pay estimate for England and Wales, based on the 3.5% award from 1 September 2026, 2026/27 tax year, standard tax code. It excludes allowances, overtime and London weighting. Constables appointed before 1 April 2013 are on an older scale with different lower points.
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2026/27 police pay: what you need to know
Applies to every rank and pay point in England and Wales, from constable to chief constable (written statement HCWS264, 15 July 2026).
Worth about £91 a month gross for a new constable, £147 for a top-scale constable and £213 for a top-scale chief inspector.
The Government did not follow the PRRB's 3.9% recommendation; the 2025/26 award (4.2%) had been accepted in full.
London Weighting and the London and South East Allowance maxima also rise 3.5%.
The formal 2026/27 pay table (Annex F determination) had not been published at 30 September 2026, so figures here are calculated.
If your force has not yet paid the new rate, you are owed the difference back to 1 September.
Back pay calculatorHow the 2026/27 figure was reached
| Who | Position | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Police Federation (PFEW) | 7% a year for 3 years | To begin reversing real-terms pay erosion since 2010. |
| NPCC (chief constables) | 3.5% | If centrally funded above 2.5%, which it called true affordability. |
| Home Office | Up to 2.5% | Affordable for most forces (evidence published 27 March 2026). |
| PRRB | 3.9% | Recommended for all ranks up to chief superintendent. |
| Government decision | 3.5% | All ranks and pay points, from 1 September 2026. |
Source: PRRB Twelfth Report on England and Wales 2026 (paras 3.17, 4.5-4.6, 4.17, Recommendation 5) and written statement HCWS264. Full story, reactions and back pay: police pay rise 2026/27.
The P-factor and the allowances that did, and did not, change
The P-factor is the part of police pay meant to reflect the unusual demands and restrictions of the office of constable, such as having no right to strike; it is not a separate payment. The Federation asked the PRRB to give it more explicit weight. See our P-factor explainer.
- Unsocial Hours Allowance stays at 10% of the hourly rate and non-pensionable. The Federation had asked for 20% on Fridays to Sundays; the PRRB kept the current rate.
- Acting Up Allowance: the PRRB recommended scrapping the 10-day qualifying period. The Government accepted, but only after consultation on the determinations, with no date yet.
- London Weighting, the London Allowance maximum and the South East Allowance maxima rise 3.5%; Protection Allowance rates rise £8.
Police staff are on a different pay scale
These scales are for police officers. Police staff and PCSOs are paid on Police Staff Council pay points, and their 2026 pay round (the unions claimed 9% or £2,700) is negotiated separately. See police staff pay rise 2026 and police staff pay scales 2026/27.
2026/27 pay award timeline
19 February 2026
Policing minister's remit letter starts the 2026/27 round.
27 March 2026
Home Office evidence published: up to 2.5% affordable for most forces.
Late May 2026
PRRB submits its report, recommending 3.9%.
15 July 2026
Government awards 3.5% to all ranks (HCWS264).
1 September 2026
New rates take effect; forces pay through their own payroll, with arrears if late.
Still awaited (30 Sept 2026)
Home Office determination setting the official 2026/27 pay points.
Police pay 2026/27: headline pay points
After the 3.5% award, here is how the main pay points look from 1 September 2026. These figures are the basic salary rates for officers in England and Wales, before any London or South East allowances.
Source: official 2025/26 scales in Home Office Circular 011/2026 (Annex F) and the PRRB's 2026 report (Appendix F), plus the 3.5% award from 1 September 2026 (written statement HCWS264, 15 July 2026), rounded to the nearest pound. The Home Office had not published its own 2026/27 table at 30 September 2026, so the official figures may differ by a pound or two.
Which constable pay scale am I on?
England and Wales have two constable pay scales, and which one applies depends only on the date you were appointed:
Appointed on or after 1 April 2013
The 7-point scale, pay points 1 to 7. Every new recruit is on this scale, and so is every officer with roughly 13 years' service or less. Starting pay is £32,255 at pay point 1. A chief officer may assign new constables to pay point 2 (£33,609) to meet local recruitment needs, so some forces start recruits there.
Appointed before 1 April 2013
The older 8-point scale, pay points 0 to 7. These officers remain on it. Point 0 (£33,969) is the bottom of this old scale, but nobody is appointed onto it today, so it is not a current starting salary.
Both scales reach the same top point, £52,015 at pay point 7. Not sure? Check your appointment date on your warrant card or appointment letter, or ask your force HR team. Everyone joining now is on the post-2013 scale.
| Rank & Pay Point | Current (2025/26) | 2026/27 (from 1 Sept 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Constable, new recruit (Point 1, post-2013 scale) | £31,164 | £32,255 |
| Constable (Point 2, post-2013 scale) | £32,472 | £33,609 |
| Constable (Point 0, pre-2013 scale only) | £32,820 | £33,969 |
| Constable (Top Point 7, both scales) | £50,256 | £52,015 |
| Sergeant (Top Point 4) | £56,208 | £58,175 |
| Inspector (Top Point 3) | £68,982 | £71,396 |
| Chief Inspector (Top Pt 3) | £73,149 | £75,709 |
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These rates apply from 1 September 2026. Work out your increase and any back pay owed
Every Rank & Pay Point In Full
The figures above cover the headline pay points. Below is the complete pay-point-by-pay-point breakdown across every rank, constable to chief superintendent, including the Met and City of London variants, at the 2026/27 rates. Constable has two tables: the post-2013 scale that every new recruit joins first, then the older pre-2013 scale.
Source: official 2025/26 scales in Home Office Circular 011/2026 (Annex F) and the PRRB's 2026 report (Appendix F), plus the 3.5% award from 1 September 2026 (written statement HCWS264, 15 July 2026), rounded to the nearest pound. The Home Office had not published its own 2026/27 table at 30 September 2026, so the official figures may differ by a pound or two.
Jump to Specific Rank Scales
Constable: appointed on or after 1 April 2013 Salary Scale
7-point scale · 2026/27 (calculated)| Pay Point | Basic Annual Salary | Typical Monthly Gross |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Point 1 Standard starting point for new recruits | £32,255 | £2,688 |
| Pay Point 2 Where some forces start new recruits | £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 |
Constable: appointed before 1 April 2013 Salary Scale
Old 8-point scale · 2026/27 (calculated)| Pay Point | Basic Annual Salary | Typical Monthly Gross |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Point 0 Old scale only: not a starting salary today | £33,969 | £2,831 |
| Pay Point 1 | £37,648 | £3,137 |
| Pay Point 2 | £39,688 | £3,307 |
| 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 |
Sergeant Salary Scale
2026/27 (calculated)| Pay Point | Basic Annual Salary | Typical Monthly Gross |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Point 2 | £55,443 | £4,620 |
| Pay Point 3 | £56,573 | £4,714 |
| Pay Point 4 | £58,175 | £4,848 |
Inspector Salary Scale
2026/27 (calculated)| Pay Point | Basic Annual Salary | Typical Monthly Gross |
|---|---|---|
| Met/City Pay Point 0 | £68,788 | £5,732 |
| Met/City Pay Point 1 | £70,589 | £5,882 |
| Met/City Pay Point 2 | £72,402 | £6,034 |
| Met/City Pay Point 3 | £74,206 | £6,184 |
| Other Pay Point 0 | £66,000 | £5,500 |
| Other Pay Point 1 | £67,798 | £5,650 |
| Other Pay Point 2 | £69,589 | £5,799 |
| Other Pay Point 3 | £71,396 | £5,950 |
Chief Inspector Salary Scale
2026/27 (calculated)| Pay Point | Basic Annual Salary | Typical Monthly Gross |
|---|---|---|
| Met/City Pay Point 1 | £75,619 | £6,302 |
| Met/City Pay Point 2 | £77,032 | £6,419 |
| Met/City Pay Point 3 | £78,510 | £6,543 |
| Other Pay Point 1 | £72,806 | £6,067 |
| Other Pay Point 2 | £74,225 | £6,185 |
| Other Pay Point 3 | £75,709 | £6,309 |
Superintendent Salary Scale
2026/27 (calculated)| Pay Point | Basic Annual Salary | Typical 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 |
Chief Superintendent Salary Scale
2026/27 (calculated)| Pay Point | Basic Annual Salary | Typical Monthly Gross |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Point 1 | £107,430 | £8,953 |
| Pay Point 2 | £110,979 | £9,248 |
| Pay Point 3 | £119,837 | £9,986 |
Quick Police Salary Finder
A quick estimate of basic pay, allowances, overtime and take-home pay on the 2026/27 England and Wales scales.
Pension deduction of £346/mo builds £583 of guaranteed lifetime annual income.
Starts at £32,255. Reaches the top basic scale of £52,015 after six annual increments.
What Actually Hits Your Bank Account?
Gross base salary figures do not tell the whole story. Pension contributions, income tax and National Insurance (plus any Federation subscription or other voluntary deductions) mean the cash in your bank account is well below the headline figure.
Tax & National Insurance
Tax is deducted under the standard PAYE system, with standard personal allowances of £12,570. Class 1 National Insurance contributions apply at standard civil rates.
Pension Deductions
Active members of the 2015 CARE Pension Scheme pay contribution rates of 12.88% (pensionable earnings of £37,035 or less), 13.88% (over £37,035 and under £79,588) or 14.22% (£79,588 or more) from 1 April 2026, set by SI 2026/267. The rate is based on your pensionable earnings for the previous scheme year, and overtime is not pensionable. Deductions are taken before tax, which provides partial relief.
Federation subscription and other deductions
Federation membership is voluntary and the subscription is taken from pay; check the current rate with your branch. Other common deductions include salary sacrifice schemes, sports and social clubs and insurance. None of these is included in the estimates below.
| Example Rank Status | Gross Annual Pay | Estimated Net Take-Home (Monthly) | Overtime Potential Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| New PC (Pay Point 1, National) | £32,255 | £1,952 | Low (primarily casual shift extensions) |
| Top-Scale PC (Pay Point 7, National) | £52,015 | £2,942 | High (rest days, bank holidays) |
| Sergeant (Pay Point 4, National) | £58,175 | £3,285 | Moderate (supervisory requirements) |
| Inspector (Pay Point 3, Other) | £71,396 | £3,835 | Minimal (salaried role, no routine overtime) |
Estimates using the same assumptions as the Quick Salary Finder above (2015 pension scheme rates from 1 April 2026: 12.88% on £32,255, 13.88% on the other three examples; 2026/27 England income tax and National Insurance, no Federation subscription, allowances or overtime). A new constable starting on pay point 2 in a force that assigns recruits there would be on £33,609.
How Long Does It Take To Reach Top Pay?
A constable on the post-2013 scale moves up one pay point each year, provided they meet the Pay Progression Standard (an annual PDR, required training and no formal performance or attendance action). With seven points that is six annual increments from pay point 1 to pay point 7, so an officer reaches the top of the constable scale in their seventh year of service. The older pre-2013 scale has eight points (0 to 7) and takes seven increments. The timeline below follows the scale every new recruit joins.
Joining (Pay Point 1) : £32,255
Pay Point 1. Every new recruit on the post-2013 scale starts here. Training and the probationary period.
After 1 year (Pay Point 2) : £33,609
Pay Point 2. Some forces start new recruits here instead, where the chief officer has assigned new constables to this point to meet local recruitment needs.
After 2 years (Pay Point 3) : £34,972
Pay Point 3. Most officers have completed their two-year probation by this point.
After 3 years (Pay Point 4) : £36,335
Pay Point 4. Growing operational independence and experience.
After 4 years (Pay Point 5) : £39,058
Pay Point 5. A larger step up as the scale begins to steepen.
After 5 years (Pay Point 6) : £44,544
Pay Point 6. A jump of more than £5,000 in a single step.
After 6 years (Pay Point 7, Top of Scale) : £52,015
Pay Point 7. The maximum basic pay for a constable, and the biggest single step on the scale. Further increases come from national pay awards or promotion to Sergeant.
Officers appointed before 1 April 2013 follow the older scale instead, from £33,969 at point 0 up to the same £52,015 at point 7. Figures are calculated from the official 2025/26 scale plus the confirmed 3.5%. Exact progression dates vary by force.
Promotion Pay Reset: When promoted to Sergeant, an officer's increment alignment is adjusted. You move to the entry point of the new rank (currently £55,443), progression then continues up to Sergeant Point 4 (£58,175).
Police Salary by Force Area
Metropolitan Police Service
The Metropolitan Police applies the highest regional enhancements in the country. Met officers receive a pensionable London Weighting of £3,260 and a non-pensionable London Allowance of £6,819 (2026/27 rates, both raised 3.5% from 1 September 2026). Adding those allowances (£10,079 in total) to the constable scale, a new recruit in the Met starts on about £42,334 (pay point 1 plus allowances) and a constable at the top of the scale earns about £62,094. The London Allowance is set by the Commissioner up to the national maximum. Inspectors and chief inspectors in the Met and City are on their own higher pay scales (see the tables above).
View London Profile →Thames Valley Police
Thames Valley Police operates in a high-cost region adjacent to London. Officers receive a regional South East Allowance of £3,105 per year, which is non-pensionable. Starting pay is the national scale plus the allowance: Thames Valley's own careers site gives £35,359 for new constables from 1 September 2026. Housing in areas such as Reading and Oxford is expensive relative to police pay.
View South East Profile →Hertfordshire Constabulary
Hertfordshire Constabulary applies a regional South East Allowance of £3,105 to help offset commuter-belt inflation. Basic starting pay begins on national rates, with the allowance added. Housing costs are influenced by proximity to London. The allowance is set by the chief constable up to the national maximum.
View South East Profile →Essex Police
Essex Police officers receive a South East Allowance of £3,105 per year. Proximity to London means a wide spread of housing costs, from commuter towns to more affordable rural areas. The allowance is set by the chief constable up to the national maximum.
View South East Profile →Greater Manchester Police
Greater Manchester Police operates on the standard national pay scale with no additional regional allowances. House prices are generally lower than in London and the South East, although costs in central Manchester and some suburbs are higher than the regional average.
View North West Profile →West Midlands Police
West Midlands Police uses the national pay scales with no regional allowance. It covers Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton. Housing is generally cheaper than in London and the South East, but costs vary widely across the area, so the same basic pay goes further in some parts of the force than others.
View Midlands Profile →Can Police Officers Still Afford to Live Comfortably?
Basic pay is the same across England and Wales outside London and the South East, but housing costs are not, so the same salary stretches very differently. The cards below link to our regional affordability analysis; use the mortgage calculator for your own numbers.
London
Average house prices are many times a constable's salary, even with London allowances.
South East
Commuter-belt property inflation reduces the impact of regional allowances, creating affordability deficits.
Midlands
A transition zone. Affordability is highly dependent on sub-market variables, but dual incomes remain stable.
North West
More balanced house-to-salary ratios allow officers with standard deposits to purchase homes.
North East
Strongest relative purchasing power in England. Single-income homeownership is achievable.
Wales
Lower housing pressure. Rural force areas offer good affordability options relative to basic pay.
How Police Salary Compares to Other Public Sector Roles
Base pay is only one part of a comparison: progression speed, overtime, shift allowances and pension design all change the long-term picture. Pay scales for other public services change on different dates, so we keep each comparison on its own dated page rather than in a single table that goes out of date.
How Police Pay Changed Since 2010
Since the PRRB began work, police pay rose 1% in 2015 and 2016, between 1% and 2.5% a year to 2020, was largely frozen in 2021 (£250 only for those earning under £24,000), then rose by £1,900 in 2022, 7% in 2023, 4.75% in 2024, 4.2% in 2025 and 3.5% in 2026 (PRRB 2026 report, Appendix A). In its 2026 evidence to the PRRB the Police Federation said real-terms pay for the federated ranks had fallen 21.7% since 2010 (23.5% for constables). That is the Federation's own calculation rather than an official statistic.
Salary Is Only Half the Story
The Real Value of the Police Pension
While mandatory pension contributions between 12.88% and 14.22% (from 1 April 2026) represent a significant monthly cost, the 2015 CARE (Career Average Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme remains one of the most valuable benefits in the public sector. Many officers underestimate the long-term value of this scheme by hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Under the 2015 scheme, you accrue a guaranteed annual pension of 1/55.3 of your pensionable earnings in each year of service. This accrued pension is index-linked to protect its purchasing power against inflation. Unlike defined contribution schemes in the private sector, there is no investment risk, and the payout is guaranteed for life.
This Guide Covers England & Wales — Not Police Scotland
This analysis covers the regulatory framework for England and Wales. Police Scotland operates under a separate negotiation structure through the Police Negotiating Board for Scotland. This results in distinct pay points, different entry-level rates, and separate allowances.
For detailed coverage of Scottish starting salaries, annual progression increments, regional allowance details, and Scottish tax impact modeling, view our dedicated guide.
Interested in more than just basic pay? Work out your 2026/27 take-home pay, or add overtime with the overtime calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the police pay scales for 2026/27?
From 1 September 2026 police pay in England and Wales is 3.5% higher at every pay point. On our calculation a constable earns £32,255 (pay point 1) to £52,015 (pay point 7), a sergeant £55,443 to £58,175, an inspector £66,000 to £71,396 outside London and a chief inspector £72,806 to £75,709. The formal 2026/27 table had not been published by the Home Office at 30 September 2026.
Has the official 2026/27 police pay scale been published?
Not as of 30 September 2026. The 3.5% applies from 1 September 2026, but the Home Office's formal determination of the new pay points (Annex F to the Police Regulations 2003) had not been published; its latest pay circular, 011/2026 of 31 July 2026, gave effect to the 2025 award. Figures on this page are the official 2025/26 values plus 3.5%, rounded to the pound, so the final table may differ by a pound or two.
Will police pay go up in 2026?
Yes. The Home Secretary announced a consolidated 3.5% rise for all ranks and pay points in England and Wales on 15 July 2026 (written statement HCWS264), effective from 1 September 2026. The Police Remuneration Review Body had recommended 3.9%.
When was the 2026 police pay rise announced?
On 15 July 2026, when the Government published the PRRB's twelfth report and decided on 3.5% from 1 September 2026. If your force pays the new rate later than September, the difference is owed as back pay to 1 September.
What is the P-factor in police pay?
The P-factor is the element of police pay meant to reflect the unique demands and restrictions of the office of constable, such as not being able to strike. It is not a separate payment. In 2026 the Federation asked the PRRB to give it more explicit weight; the PRRB recommended a 3.9% general rise rather than a separate P-factor uplift, and the Government awarded 3.5%.
What is the starting police salary in England and Wales for 2026?
A new police constable in England and Wales joins on pay point 1 of the constable scale, which is £32,255 from 1 September 2026 (the official 2025/26 scale plus the confirmed 3.5%). A chief officer may assign new constables to pay point 2 (£33,609) to meet local recruitment needs, so some forces start recruits there. Forces in London and the South East add allowances on top.
Which police constable pay scale am I on: pre-2013 or post-2013?
There are two constable pay scales. Constables appointed on or after 1 April 2013, including everyone joining now, are on the 7-point scale (pay points 1 to 7, £32,255 to £52,015 from September 2026). Constables appointed before 1 April 2013 remain on the older 8-point scale (pay points 0 to 7, £33,969 to £52,015). Both scales reach the same top point.
How long does it take to reach the top constable pay point?
A constable on the 7-point scale moves up one pay point a year, so it takes six annual increments (pay point 1 to pay point 7, currently £52,015) to reach the top, in the seventh year of service. The older pre-2013 scale has eight points and takes seven increments. Each increment depends on meeting the Pay Progression Standard (an annual PDR, required training, and not being in formal performance or attendance proceedings).
Do police officers get paid overtime?
Yes, Constables and Sergeants are eligible for paid overtime. Casual overtime is compensated at time-and-a-third, while planned rest day working is paid at time-and-a-half or double-time depending on the notice period provided. Inspectors and higher ranks are salaried and generally do not qualify for routine overtime pay.
How much do police officers pay into their pension?
In the 2015 scheme, from 1 April 2026 members pay 12.88% (pensionable pay up to £37,035), 13.88% (over £37,035 and under £79,588) or 14.22% (£79,588 or more), under SI 2026/267. In return the scheme builds a pension of 1/55.3 of pensionable earnings for each year, revalued each year. Whether that trade-off suits you is a personal decision; our pension calculator shows the numbers.
What is the difference between London and regional police salaries?
While constable and sergeant base pay scales are identical nationwide (Inspector and Chief Inspector have separate Met/City figures), officers in the Metropolitan Police and City of London Police receive a pensionable London Weighting of £3,260 and a non-pensionable London Allowance of £6,819 (2026/27 rates, £10,079 in total). South East forces provide a regional South East Allowance of £3,105 (Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Surrey and Thames Valley) or £2,070 (Bedfordshire, Hampshire and Sussex) to help offset higher living costs.
How does promotion affect pay progression?
On promotion, an officer moves to the lowest pay point of the new rank that guarantees a salary increase compared to their previous point. They then progress annually through the incremental steps of that new rank's pay scale.
How does Scotland's police pay compare to England and Wales?
Police Scotland pay is negotiated separately through the Police Negotiating Board for Scotland, with a pay year starting 1 April. From 1 April 2026 a Scottish constable starts on £34,001 and reaches £54,597 at the top of an 11-point scale, compared with about £32,255 to £52,015 on the 7-point England and Wales scale from 1 September 2026. Scottish income tax bands also differ.
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Sources
- Home Office Circular 011/2026: Annexes F, U and DA, Police Regulations 2003: official pay points from 1 September 2025, London Weighting and allowance maxima.
- Written statement HCWS264, Police workforce (15 July 2026): the 3.5% award for all ranks from 1 September 2026.
- PRRB Twelfth Report on England and Wales 2026: the 3.9% recommendation, parties' evidence and pay history.
- Home Office circulars 2026: checked 30 September 2026 for the 2026/27 determination (not yet published).
- SI 2026/267: 2015 scheme contribution rates from 1 April 2026.
- Thames Valley Police careers (1 September 2026): force-published starting salary including the South East Allowance.
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