Police officers across England and Wales are set to receive an above-inflation 4.2% pay rise.
The increase applies to all ranks up to and including chief superintendents.
The pay increase will mean the starting salary for a police constable will be £31,163, up to £1,256. The typical salary for a constable who has been in post six years will be £50,257 and the average earning for a chief superintendent will be £98,500. In addition to the headline pay rise, the UK Government is also increasing on-call, away from home, and hardship allowances by £10.
The pay rise will be supported by £120 million from the Home Office to help protect police force budgets, the UK Government said.
London weighting will be boosted by 4.2%.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said:
“Our brave police officers work day and night, often making enormous sacrifices, to keep us safe. This Government is proud to back them in doing so and today’s pay award is a clear signal of our gratitude, and our determination, to ensure they are properly rewarded for their service.”
