Jessica O'ConnorPolice officers across England and Wales are set to receive a 4.2% pay rise, the Government has confirmed, in a move that brings public sector wage increases above the current rate of inflation.
The increase will apply to all ranks up to and including chief superintendents.
The pay increase means that the starting salary for a police constable will rise to £31,163 – an increase of £1,256.
A constable with six years’ service can now expect to earn £50,257, while the average salary for a chief superintendent will reach approximately £98,500.
The Government is also boosting allowances for on-call duties, overnight stays away from home, and hardship support by £10.
Officers based in London will see a 4.2% increase in London weighting, recognising the additional pressures of policing in the capital.
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.”
She added: “Policing is the bedrock of a secure Britain and our Plan for Change. We are committed to investing in the frontline and supporting officers who work every day to tackle crime, keep our streets safe and protect our communities.”
