Finance
Police Pay Rise Calculator
The PRRB is expected to announce the 2026/27 police pay award in summer 2026. The Home Office has proposed 2.5%, the NPCC supports 3.5%, and the Police Federation is pushing for 7%. Use this calculator to see what each scenario means for your actual monthly take-home after pension, tax and NI. Full 2026/27 pay award breakdown →
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Pension scheme
Current (Sep 2025)
Monthly take-home
£2,128
Annual take-home
£25,540
After 3% award
Monthly take-home
£2,183
Annual take-home
£26,201
+£55 per month
+£661 per year
New gross salary£36,159
New pension contribution£4,657/yr (12.88%)
These are projections based on the proposed PRRB scenarios. No award has been confirmed for September 2026. We will update with actual figures the moment they are announced.
Frequently asked questions
- When will the 2026 police pay award be announced?
- The Police Remuneration Review Body typically reports in summer. Expect confirmation by June or July 2026, with new pay scales taking effect from 1 September 2026.
- Why is my take-home increase smaller than the headline percentage?
- 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.
- Will the pay rise affect my pension?
- 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 (26.3% of pensionable pay) also rises with your salary, adding further value not reflected in your payslip.
- What are the three scenarios the calculator defaults to?
- The 2.5%, 3% and 3.5% quick-select buttons reflect the three positions being publicly discussed for the 2026/27 award: the Home Office has proposed 2.5%, the NPCC has indicated support for around 3%, and the Police Federation is pushing for 7%. The three buttons show the most likely range of outcomes based on current negotiations.