🇬🇧 England & Wales · 2026/27 3.5% Pay Award Added

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Last updated: 09 September 2026 · 2026/27 UK tax year

Calculate your exact police take-home pay. Automatically applies the strict Police Pension Scheme (PPS 2015) tiers, shift allowances, and the latest 3.5% pay scales for Constables and Sergeants.

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Police Pay Details

Police Rank & Pay Point (2026/27 Rates)

Exact Base Salary (£)

Override this if you have a different rank or custom pay arrangement.

+ Pensionable Allowances (£)

Enter standard London Weighting or other pensionable allowances here.

Include Unsocial Hours (Shift) Pay?Adds an extra 10% for working between 8pm and 6am. This is taxable and NIable, but not pensionable.

Your Net Take-Home (2026/27)

£0.00 / month

(£0.00 per year)

Salary Breakdown:

Total Gross Salary:£0.00 / yr

PPS 2015 Pension (0.00% Tier):-£0.00 / yr

PAYE Income Tax:-£0.00 / yr

National Insurance:-£0.00 / yr

Annual Net Pay:£0.00

👮 PPS 2015 Note

You are contributing to the Police Pension Scheme at the 0.00% tier. While these contributions are among the highest in the public sector, they are taken before tax, saving you 20% or 40% on the deduction.

Police Pay Scales 2026/27

In September 2026, the government confirmed a 3.5% pay award for all ranks up to Chief Superintendent, following the recommendations of the Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB).

For a Constable, the pay scale typically progresses from Point 0 (initial training) up to Point 7 (top of scale). As of 2026/27, the starting salary is £32,256, rising to £52,014 at the top. For a deep dive into how to read your payslip, check our police payslip guide.

Police Pension Scheme 2015 (PPS)

The vast majority of serving officers are now members of the Police Pension Scheme 2015 (a Career Average Revalued Earnings scheme). Police pensions have some of the highest employee contribution rates in the public sector. The rates are tiered based on your pensionable pay:

Tier 1 (£27,000 or less): 12.44%
Tier 2 (Over £27,000 to £60,000): 13.44%
Tier 3 (Over £60,000): 13.78%

The £27k Pension Trap for Part-Timers: Because the starting salary for a full-time constable is now well over £27k, almost all full-time officers are in Tier 2. However, if you work part-time, your actual pensionable earnings may straddle the £27,000 threshold. If a pay rise or extra hours push your earnings over £27,000, your contribution rate for your entire pensionable salary jumps from 12.44% to 13.44%, wiping out a portion of the financial gain.

Unsocial Hours (Shift Allowance)

If you work between 8:00 pm and 6:00 am, you are entitled to an additional 10% of your basic pay for those hours.

Tax impact:This payment is fully taxable and subject to National Insurance, but it is generally non-pensionable (you do not pay the ~13.44% pension deduction on it). Our calculator automatically handles this distinction when you check the "Include Unsocial Hours" box.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a police constable paid in 2026?

Following the 3.5% pay award in September 2026, a newly appointed Constable in England and Wales starts on £32,256 (Point 0) and can progress up to £52,014 (Point 7) at the top of the scale.

What is the unsocial hours shift allowance?

Police officers who work between the hours of 8:00 pm and 6:00 am receive an additional 10% on their basic hourly rate. This is taxable and subject to National Insurance, but it is not pensionable.

How much do police officers pay into their pension?

Under the Police Pension Scheme 2015, contributions are tiered. Earnings up to £27,000 are subject to 12.44%, earnings between £27,001 and £60,000 are 13.44%, and anything above £60,000 is 13.78%.

Is London Weighting pensionable?

Yes, standard London Weighting is fully pensionable and counts towards your PPS 2015 deductions. However, the additional 'London Allowance' is usually non-pensionable.