Police pay rise calculator

The Government confirmed a 3.5% pay award for police officers in England and Wales on 15 July 2026, following the Police Remuneration Review Body recommendation. It applies to all ranks and takes effect from 1 September 2026. Officers still progressing up their pay scale also receive their normal increment (typically 4–6%) on top.

Pension contributions, income tax and National Insurance all apply to your increased salary. A 3% gross increase typically translates to around 2% more take-home. If the rise pushes you into a higher pension contribution tier, the effective increase is even smaller — which is why this calculator shows you the actual net figure rather than the headline number.

Yes — your PPS 2015 CARE pension builds up based on your actual salary each year. A higher salary means a larger pension accrual for that year, which is a genuine long-term benefit even if the monthly take-home increase feels modest. The employer contribution (35.3% of pensionable pay) also rises with your salary, adding further value not reflected in your payslip.

The 3.5% award is confirmed, and the calculator defaults to it. The September 2026 figures are the official Police Federation pay scales for each point (checked 23 October 2026), so they match the scales used across this site. To compare another scenario, change the award under “Model a different award or pension”.