Surrey Police · 1 September 2026 Scales · +£3,000 South East Allowance
Surrey Police salary 2026/27: pay scales, £3,000 SE Allowance & take-home pay
Surrey Police employs around ~2,260 FTE warranted officers across North, East and West Surrey from its headquarters at Mount Browne, Guildford (GU3 1HG). From 1 September 2026 (including the 3.5% PRRB pay award and £3,000/year South East Allowance), a Surrey Police constable earns £35,256 on joining (£2,132/month net) and reaches £55,014 at Pay Point 7 (£3,137/month net).
Sep 2026 scales (3.5% award applied; official PFEW tables pending) · Tax year 2026/27
Your details
When did you join?
Sep 2026 scales (3.5% award applied; official PFEW tables pending).
Some forces start new constables at PP2. Check your offer letter.
Set by each force, up to £3,105, and reviewed annually. Kent cut its allowance from £3,000 to £2,750 on 1 September 2026.
Contribution rates updated 1 April 2026 (Home Office consultation response)
Student loan
Many officers claim tax relief on Fed subscriptions and uniform upkeep via HMRC, changing their code to 1300L or similar. Check your payslip.
Pay periods
Working hours
Police officers are full-time on a 40-hourweek, so both default to 40. Working full time? Leave them equal. Part-time? Lower “your hours” (and set the full-time week to your force's standard if it isn't 40).
Salary sacrifice (pre-tax)
Other deductions (post-tax)
Salary sacrifice deductions reduce your taxable pay and therefore your income tax and NI. Other deductions are taken after tax.
Monthly take-home
£2,132
Annual take-home
£25,580
Weekly take-home
£492
Annual breakdown
Effective rate (tax + NI): 15.7% of gross pay · Employer also contributes ~35% pension (£12,445/yr on your behalf) · See what your pension will actually pay →
Tax code 1257L · Sep 2026 scales (3.5% award applied; official PFEW tables pending).
Paying Federation subs or washing uniform? Claim tax code 1302L & up to £690 backdated (HMRC P87) →
Next step for your rank
New recruit or applying to join?
You earn Pay Point 1 from day one of initial training across PCDA, DHEP and PCEP — and can claim £140/yr uniform tax relief immediately.
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Overtime
Basic hourly rate (excl. allowances)
£15.51/hr
£20.68 /hr overtime (×1.33)
Estimated overtime pay
Overtime is non-pensionable. Tax shown is an estimate based on your marginal rate — actual deduction depends on your total earnings that month.
Unsocial hours (8pm–6am)
Enhancement rate
£1.55/hr
+10% of £15.51/hr basic rate
Monthly impact
Non-pensionable. Based on your average weekly unsocial hours × 52 ÷ 12.
Working lots of shifts this month?
Add them all up and project your real monthly take-home in the Shift Planner — Pro, £20 / year.
£2,132
Surrey Police South East Allowance: £3,000/year (£250/month) across all 3 divisions
Because Surrey directly borders Greater London and has some of the highest housing and commuting costs in the UK outside the M25, Surrey Police pays the full £3,000/year South East Allowance (£250/month gross) to officers across North Surrey (Staines), East Surrey (Reigate) and West Surrey (Guildford). Note that the PRRB statutory maximum cap rose by 3.5% to £3,105/year from 1 September 2026; you can model either £3,000 or £3,105 in the calculator above.
Under Police Regulations 2003 Annex U, the South East Allowance is non-pensionable. Your PPS 2015 pension contribution (12.88% / 13.88% / 14.22%) is calculated solely on your national basic pay (£32,256–£52,014 for a Constable), while Income Tax and National Insurance apply to your combined gross pay. For a basic-rate taxpayer, the £3,000 South East Allowance adds approximately £168/month net to your payslip.
Surrey Police salary by rank (2026/27 — including £3,000 SE Allowance)
Compare all 43 England & Wales forces →Combined gross pay below includes national basic pay (effective 1 September 2026, +3.5%) plus the £3,000 South East Allowance. For Chief Officers, Surrey Police sits in Annex F Band 4:
| Surrey Police Rank | Combined Gross (+£3,000) | Take-home / month (PPS 2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Constable (PC / DC) | £35,256 – £55,014 | £2,132 – £3,137 |
| Sergeant (PS / DS) | £58,443 – £61,176 | £3,320 – £3,433 |
| Inspector (Insp / DI) | £69,000 – £74,397 | £3,757 – £3,980 |
| Chief Inspector | £75,807 – £78,708 | £4,039 – £4,159 |
| Superintendent | £90,123 – £105,480 | £4,616 – £5,249 |
| Chief Superintendent | £110,430 – £122,838 | £5,453 – £5,868 |
| Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) | £131,916 – £148,926 | 3-point national scale |
| Deputy Chief Constable (DCC — Band 4) | £164,148 | Annex F Band 4 spot rate |
| Chief Constable (CC — Band 4) | £198,966 | Annex F Band 4 (±10% Surrey PCC) |
Surrey Police pay points by rank (Constable to Chief Inspector, 2026/27)
Surrey Police Constable (PC / DC) pay scale (1 September 2026)
National Constable (PC / DC) guide →| Pay Point | Basic Pay (Pensionable) | Surrey Combined Gross (+£3,000) | Take-home / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| PP1 | £32,256 | £35,256 | £2,132 |
| PP2 | £33,609 | £36,609 | £2,201 |
| PP3 | £34,971 | £37,971 | £2,271 |
| PP4 | £36,336 | £39,336 | £2,341 |
| PP5 | £39,057 | £42,057 | £2,455 |
| PP6 | £44,544 | £47,544 | £2,734 |
| PP7 | £52,014 | £55,014 | £3,137 |
Surrey Police Sergeant (PS / DS) pay scale (1 September 2026)
National Sergeant (PS / DS) guide →| Pay Point | Basic Pay (Pensionable) | Surrey Combined Gross (+£3,000) | Take-home / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| PP2 | £55,443 | £58,443 | £3,320 |
| PP3 | £56,574 | £59,574 | £3,367 |
| PP4 | £58,176 | £61,176 | £3,433 |
Surrey Police Inspector (Insp / DI) pay scale (1 September 2026)
National Inspector (Insp / DI) guide →| Pay Point | Basic Pay (Pensionable) | Surrey Combined Gross (+£3,000) | Take-home / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| PP0 | £66,000 | £69,000 | £3,757 |
| PP1 | £67,797 | £70,797 | £3,831 |
| PP2 | £69,588 | £72,588 | £3,905 |
| PP3 | £71,397 | £74,397 | £3,980 |
Surrey Police Chief Inspector pay scale (1 September 2026)
National Chief Inspector guide →| Pay Point | Basic Pay (Pensionable) | Surrey Combined Gross (+£3,000) | Take-home / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| PP1 | £72,807 | £75,807 | £4,039 |
| PP2 | £74,226 | £77,226 | £4,097 |
| PP3 | £75,708 | £78,708 | £4,159 |
Surrey Police Entry Routes (Mount Browne Training, Guildford)
New student officers complete their initial training at Force HQ, Mount Browne, Sandy Lane, Guildford (GU3 1HG), and start on Constable Pay Point 1 (£32,256 basic + £3,000 SE Allowance = £35,256 gross / £2,132/mo net):
- Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP): Two-year non-degree vocational route combining classroom instruction at Guildford with tutored response patrols in Staines, Reigate or Guildford.
- Detective Entry Programme (DCEP / Detective DHEP): Direct-entry investigative pathway fast-tracking trainees toward the National Investigators' Exam (NIE) and PIP2 accreditation.
- PCDA & Graduate DHEP: Three-year degree apprenticeship and two-year graduate diploma routes on full Constable starting pay + £3,000 South East Allowance from day one.
- Transferees & Rejoiners: Serving officers transferring from the Met or another Home Office force retain their existing pay point and immediately receive the £3,000 Surrey South East Allowance.
Surrey PCSO Salary, Overtime & Unsocial Hours
- Surrey Police PCSO Pay: Surrey PCSOs are paid on the Surrey Police Staff grading structure (Grade D/E) and typically earn £30,500 to £35,800/year inclusive of shift disturbance and weekend working allowances. Compare take-home in our PCSO salary calculator.
- Overtime Rates (Constable & Sergeant): Calculated on basic pensionable pay (£15.51/hr at PC PP1 to £25.01/hr at PC PP7): casual overtime pays ×1.33 (£33.34/hr at PP7), short-notice rest-day working pays ×1.50 (£37.51/hr), and public holidays (including Epsom Derby / major event policing on bank holidays) pay ×2.00 (£50.01/hr). See our police overtime calculator.
- 10% Unsocial Hours & On-Call: Hours worked between 8pm and 6am earn a 10% enhancement on basic hourly pay (£1.55–£2.50/hr for a PC), plus the £35 On-Call Allowance per rostered on-call period.
Surrey Police Pension Administrator (Equiniti / EQ Paymaster) & Federation
- Officer Pension Administrator (PPS 2015): Unlike forces administered by XPS, Surrey Police officer pensions (PPS 1987, 2006 and PPS 2015, employee contribution tiers 12.88%–14.22%) are administered by Equiniti (EQ Paymaster) (Sutherland House, Russell Way, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 1UH). See who runs my police pension.
- Police Staff & PCSO Pension (LGPS): Surrey Pension Fund (administered by Surrey County Council), part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Surrey Police Federation & Tax Relief: Based at Mount Browne, Guildford (GU3 1HG). Remember to claim HMRC P87 tax relief on Federation subscriptions and the £140 uniform allowance.
- Flint House Rehabilitation: Surrey officers fall within the Southern catchment for Flint House Police Rehabilitation Centre (Goring-on-Thames, RG8 0LL).
Surrey's 3 Policing Divisions & Joint Sussex Operations Command
Headquartered at Mount Browne, Sandy Lane, Guildford (GU3 1HG) under Chief Constable Tim De Meyer and PCC Lisa Townsend, Surrey Police (~2,260 FTE officers) is structured into 3 Policing Divisions covering 11 borough and district councils:
- North Surrey Division: Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell, Runnymede, and Spelthorne (Staines-upon-Thames)
- East Surrey Division: Mole Valley (Dorking & Leatherhead), Reigate & Banstead (Redhill), and Tandridge (Oxted & Caterham)
- West Surrey Division: Guildford, Surrey Heath (Camberley), Waverley (Farnham, Godalming & Haslemere), and Woking
Surrey Police operates a bilateral Joint Surrey & Sussex Operations Command with Sussex Police covering Roads Policing (M25, M3 & M23 network), Tactical Firearms, Dog Unit and the Surrey & Sussex Major Crime Team.
Related Surrey Police & South East pay guides
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Surrey Police salary — frequently asked questions
How much does a Surrey Police officer earn in 2026/27?
From 1 September 2026, a Surrey Police constable starts on £35,256 a year (£32,256 national basic salary plus the £3,000 South East Allowance), giving £2,132/month net after PPS 2015 pension (12.88%–14.22%), income tax and National Insurance. At Pay Point 7 (after six years' service), a Surrey Police constable earns £55,014 combined gross (£3,137/month net), while a top-rate Sergeant (PP4) earns £61,176 combined gross (£3,433/month net).
What is the Surrey Police South East Allowance in 2026/27?
Surrey Police pays the full £3,000/year South East Allowance (£250/month gross) across all three policing divisions (North Surrey, East Surrey and West Surrey). The PRRB statutory cap rose by 3.5% to £3,105/year from 1 September 2026. Under Police Regulations 2003 Annex U, the South East Allowance is taxable and subject to National Insurance, but non-pensionable.
Who administers the Surrey Police pension scheme?
Warranted police officers in Surrey Police belong to the Police Pension Scheme 2015 (CARE), with employee contributions of 12.88% to 14.22%, administered by Equiniti (EQ Paymaster) in Crawley, West Sussex. Civilian police staff and PCSOs in Surrey Police belong to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), administered by the Surrey Pension Fund (Surrey County Council).
Where is Surrey Police Headquarters and who leads the force?
Surrey Police Headquarters is located at Mount Browne, Sandy Lane, Guildford, Surrey (GU3 1HG). The force (~2,260 FTE warranted officers) is led by Chief Constable Tim De Meyer and held to account by Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend.
How does the Surrey Police salary compare with the Metropolitan Police?
Because Surrey borders outer London boroughs such as Kingston, Sutton, Croydon and Hounslow, many applicants compare Surrey Police (+£3,000 non-pensionable South East Allowance, starting PC £35,256 / £2,132/mo net) with the Metropolitan Police (+£10,079 London Weighting and Allowance, starting PC £42,335 / £2,727/mo net). While the Met pays around £398/month more after tax and pension at Constable PP1, Surrey officers avoid central London deployment commitments and have access to free on-site parking at most divisional stations.
How much does a Surrey Police PCSO earn in 2026/27?
Surrey Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) are paid on the Surrey Police Staff grading structure (Grade D/E) and typically earn between £30,500 and £35,800 a year once the shift disturbance allowance and weekend working enhancement are included, with pension membership in the Surrey Pension Fund (LGPS).