When’s my next pay rise?
Pick your scale and pay point, and the date you last went up. We’ll show when the next rise lands, what it’s worth after tax, and when you hit the top.
Your next increment
Most officers move up a point on their incremental date: usually the anniversary of joining, or of promotion to their rank. Your payslip or HR team can confirm yours.
All the pay scalesTop of the scale?
The next rise is promotion.
Once you’re on the top point, the only way up is the next rank. Sergeant starts with the NPPF legal exam. See how ready you are with 8 free questions.
Questions people ask
When do police officers get a pay rise?
Two ways. The annual pay award, which applies to everyone from 1 September (3.5% in 2026), and pay progression: moving up one point on your scale each year, usually on the anniversary of joining or of your promotion, until you reach the top.
How much is a police pay increment?
It depends on the point. For constables who joined after April 2013 it ranges from about £1,300 to over £7,000 a year; the biggest jumps come at the top of the scale.
When is the next police pay award?
Awards normally take effect on 1 September. The 2027 award hasn’t been announced yet; the review body usually reports in the summer.