About
policetakehomepay.co.uk is a free calculator and information resource for serving police officers in England and Wales.
What this site does
The calculator helps officers work out what they will actually take home after income tax, National Insurance, and Police Pension Scheme contributions. It covers all ranks from Constable to Chief Superintendent on the 2025/26 national pay scales.
We also publish plain-English guides on police pay, pensions, and related topics like mortgages — written for serving officers, not accountants.
Who runs it
This site is an independent project. We are not affiliated with the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC), the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW), the Home Office, or any individual police force.
Contact: policetakehomepay@gmail.com
Disclaimer
All figures produced by this calculator are estimates for guidance only. They are based on standard assumptions:
- Tax code 1257L (standard personal allowance)
- No other income or deductions
- 2025/26 HMRC tax rates
- PPS 2015 contribution rates as published
- England and Wales pay scales only
Your actual take-home will differ if you have a non-standard tax code, other income, additional deductions, or are subject to Scottish income tax rates.
This is not financial, tax, or pension advice.If you need advice about your specific circumstances, speak to a qualified financial adviser or your force's pension team.
Privacy
The calculator runs entirely in your browser. No personal data — salary, name, or anything else — is transmitted to our servers or stored anywhere.
This site uses Google Analytics and Google AdSense, which set cookies and collect anonymised usage data. You can block these by using an ad blocker or browser privacy settings. We do not pass any personally identifiable information to third parties.
Affiliate links (for mortgage services) are clearly labelled. If you click one and make a purchase, we may receive a commission. This does not affect the price you pay.
Corrections
If you spot an error in any figure or calculation, please email us. We aim to keep all figures current and accurate. Pay scales are updated following each annual NPCC pay circular.