West Yorkshire Police (WYP) · 1 September 2026 Scales · 5 Districts
West Yorkshire Police (WYP) salary 2026/27 & take-home pay
West Yorkshire Police is the fourth-largest police force in England and Wales, with around 6,198 FTE warranted officers serving 2.35 million people across Leeds, Bradford, Kirklees, Calderdale and Wakefield. From 1 September 2026 (+3.5% pay award), a WYP constable starts on £32,256 (£1,952/month net) and rises to £52,014 at Pay Point 7 (£2,942/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.
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
£1,952
Annual take-home
£23,420
Weekly take-home
£450
Annual breakdown
Effective rate (tax + NI): 14.5% of gross pay · Employer also contributes ~35% pension (£11,386/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).
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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.
Important Payslip Note for WYP Officers: Pre-Tax Federation Subscriptions
Unlike most provincial forces in England and Wales, West Yorkshire Police (alongside the Metropolitan Police) operates a pre-tax (net pay) payroll arrangement for Police Federation (PFEW) subscriptions, explicitly noted on HMRC's List 3 directory of approved professional bodies. Because WYP payroll deducts your Federation subscriptions before PAYE income tax is calculated, you already receive automatic 20% or 40% tax relief every month. Do not submit a duplicate P87 claim for Federation subs — WYP officers should only claim the £140/year flat-rate uniform cleaning tax allowance via our Police Tax Relief (P87) guide →
West Yorkshire Police salary by rank (2026/27)
Compare all 43 England & Wales forces →WYP officers are paid on the national England & Wales salary scales (effective 1 September 2026, £0 regional weighting). For Chief Officers, WYP sits in Annex F Band 2 (Force Weighting 8.0–9.0) alongside Thames Valley and Merseyside:
| WYP Rank | Starting Gross | Maximum Gross | Take-home / month (PPS 2015) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constable (PC / DC) | £32,256 | £52,014 | £1,952 – £2,942 |
| Sergeant (PS / DS) | £55,443 | £58,176 | £3,133 – £3,285 |
| Inspector (Insp / DI) | £66,000 | £71,397 | £3,612 – £3,835 |
| Chief Inspector | £72,807 | £75,708 | £3,894 – £4,014 |
| Superintendent | £87,123 | £102,480 | £4,471 – £5,104 |
| Chief Superintendent | £107,430 | £119,838 | £5,308 – £5,773 |
| Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) | £131,916 | £148,926 | 3-point national scale |
| Deputy Chief Constable (DCC — Band 2) | £181,890 | £181,890 | Annex F Weighting 8.0–9.0 |
| Chief Constable (CC — Band 2) | £227,364 | £227,364 | Annex F Band 2 (±10% Mayor/WYCA) |
West Yorkshire Police pay points by rank (Constable to Chief Inspector, 2026/27)
WYP Constable (PC / DC) pay scale (1 September 2026)
National Constable (PC / DC) guide →| Pay Point | Annual Gross | Monthly Gross | Take-home / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| PP1 | £32,256 | £2,688 | £1,952 |
| PP2 | £33,609 | £2,801 | £2,021 |
| PP3 | £34,971 | £2,914 | £2,091 |
| PP4 | £36,336 | £3,028 | £2,161 |
| PP5 | £39,057 | £3,255 | £2,275 |
| PP6 | £44,544 | £3,712 | £2,554 |
| PP7 | £52,014 | £4,335 | £2,942 |
WYP Sergeant (PS / DS) pay scale (1 September 2026)
National Sergeant (PS / DS) guide →| Pay Point | Annual Gross | Monthly Gross | Take-home / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| PP2 | £55,443 | £4,620 | £3,133 |
| PP3 | £56,574 | £4,715 | £3,196 |
| PP4 | £58,176 | £4,848 | £3,285 |
WYP Inspector (Insp / DI) pay scale (1 September 2026)
National Inspector (Insp / DI) guide →| Pay Point | Annual Gross | Monthly Gross | Take-home / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| PP0 | £66,000 | £5,500 | £3,612 |
| PP1 | £67,797 | £5,650 | £3,686 |
| PP2 | £69,588 | £5,799 | £3,760 |
| PP3 | £71,397 | £5,950 | £3,835 |
WYP Chief Inspector pay scale (1 September 2026)
National Chief Inspector guide →| Pay Point | Annual Gross | Monthly Gross | Take-home / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| PP1 | £72,807 | £6,067 | £3,894 |
| PP2 | £74,226 | £6,186 | £3,952 |
| PP3 | £75,708 | £6,309 | £4,014 |
West Yorkshire Police Entry Routes (Carr Gate Training Complex)
Student officers complete initial training at WYP's specialist operational and training complex at Carr Gate, Wakefield (WF2 0QD), starting on Constable Pay Point 1 (£32,256 gross / £1,952/mo net):
- PCEP — Uniformed Constable: Two-year non-degree pathway beginning with 16 weeks of classroom and practical scenario training at Carr Gate followed by tutored district response placements.
- PCEP — Detective Entry: Direct-entry investigative pathway (17 weeks at Carr Gate followed by CID and Safeguarding rotations, NIE study and Trainee Investigator accreditation).
- PCDA & Graduate DHEP: Three-year degree apprenticeship and two-year graduate diploma conversion routes on full starting pay.
- Transferees & Rejoiners: Experienced officers transferring from another Home Office force retain their existing pay point on the national scale.
WYP PCSO Salary, Overtime & Unsocial Hours
- WYP Scale 4 PCSO Pay (SCP 11–16): West Yorkshire PCSOs earn £27,204 to £29,859 basic salary (4-year incremental progression) plus a 14% shift allowance and ~12%–13.89% weekend enhancement — giving a total shift-working package of roughly £33,500 to £37,000/year. See our PCSO salary calculator and police staff pay scales.
- Overtime Rates (Constable & Sergeant): Based on your hourly rate (£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 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 (£1.55–£2.50/hr for a PC), plus the £35 On-Call Allowance per rostered on-call period.
West Yorkshire Pension Fund (WYPF), Federation & Welfare
- Both Officer & Staff Pensions — WYPF: Unlike most English forces (which outsource officer pensions to XPS), the West Yorkshire Pension Fund (WYPF) at Aldermanbury House, Bradford (BD1 2ST · portal: wypf.org.uk MyPension) administers both the 2015 Police Pension Scheme (PPS 2015) for warranted WYP officers and the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for WYP police staff and PCSOs. See who runs my police pension.
- West Yorkshire Police Federation: Based at 14–16 Eastmoor Road, Wakefield (WF1 3RZ), administering the WYP Group Insurance Scheme. Remember that WYP Federation subscriptions already receive pre-tax payroll relief.
- Treatment Centres & Benevolent Fund: WYP officers belong to the northern catchment for The Police Treatment Centres (St Andrews, Harrogate HG2 0AD) and the West Yorkshire Police Benevolent Fund.
WYP's 5 Policing Districts, Carr Gate, NPAS & CTPNE
Headquartered at PO Box 9, Laburnum Road, Wakefield (WF1 3QP) under Chief Constable John Robins QPM DL and Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin (with Deputy Mayor for Policing & Crime Alison Lowe OBE), WYP is organised into five metropolitan districts:
- Leeds District: City of Leeds (Inner East, Inner South,Inner North West & Outer divisions)
- Bradford District: City of Bradford, Keighley, Shipley, Bingley, and Ilkley
- Kirklees District: Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Batley, Spen Valley, and Holme Valley
- Calderdale District: Halifax, Brighouse, Elland, Sowerby Bridge, and Todmorden
- Wakefield District: City of Wakefield, Castleford, Pontefract, Normanton, and Featherstone
WYP's operational complex at Carr Gate (Wakefield, WF2 0QD) is also the national lead force base for the National Police Air Service (NPAS), regional hub for Counter Terrorism Policing North East (CTPNE), and base for the Yorkshire and the Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit (YHROCU).
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West Yorkshire Police salary — frequently asked questions
How much does a West Yorkshire Police officer earn in 2026/27?
From 1 September 2026, a West Yorkshire Police (WYP) constable starts on £32,256 a year (£1,952/month net after PPS 2015 pension, income tax and National Insurance) across all entry routes (PCEP, PCDA and DHEP). After six years' service (Pay Point 7), a WYP constable earns £52,014 gross (£2,942/month net).
Does West Yorkshire Police pay a regional location allowance?
No. Under Police Regulations 2003, only London and the eight South East ring forces pay a regional location allowance. West Yorkshire Police pays the national England and Wales PRRB salary scales, supplemented by the 10% Unsocial Hours Allowance (between 8pm and 6am), £35 On-Call Allowance, overtime, and Targeted Variable Pay (TVP) where applicable.
Can West Yorkshire Police officers claim HMRC tax relief on Police Federation subscriptions?
No — because you already receive it automatically! Along with the Metropolitan Police, West Yorkshire Police is explicitly noted on HMRC List 3 as operating a pre-tax (net pay) payroll arrangement for Police Federation (PFEW) subscriptions. That means tax relief on your Federation subs is already given through your monthly WYP payslip, so you should only claim the £140/year flat-rate uniform cleaning allowance from HMRC.
Who administers the West Yorkshire Police pension scheme?
Unusually among large metropolitan forces, the West Yorkshire Pension Fund (WYPF, based at Aldermanbury House, Bradford BD1 2ST, online via wypf.org.uk MyPension) administers BOTH the 2015 Police Pension Scheme (PPS 2015) for warranted WYP police officers AND the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for WYP civilian police staff and PCSOs.
How much does a West Yorkshire Police PCSO earn in 2026/27?
West Yorkshire Police PCSOs sit on WYP Scale 4 (SCP 11–16) with a basic salary of £27,204 rising over four years to £29,859, plus a 14% shift allowance and ~12%–13.89% weekend working enhancement — bringing a full-time shift-working PCSO package to approximately £33,500–£37,000 a year.
How much does the Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police earn?
As the fourth-largest police force in England and Wales (~6,198 FTE officers), West Yorkshire Police sits in Force Weighting Band 2 (weighting 8.0–9.0) under Home Office Determination Annex F. On the 1 September 2026 scales (+3.5%), the Band 2 statutory spot salary is £227,364 for Chief Constable John Robins QPM DL and £181,890 for the Deputy Chief Constable (subject to ±10% flexibility set by the Mayor of West Yorkshire).