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Chief Inspector Pay Scale 2026/27

The Chief Inspector (Ch Insp) scale for England and Wales runs from £72,806 to £75,709, with the confirmed 3.5% award applied. Estimated take-home is shown per pay point.

Pay PointGross AnnualEst. Net Monthly
Pay Point 1£72,806£3,894
Pay Point 2£74,225£3,952
Pay Point 3£75,709£4,014
Gross applies the confirmed 3.5% award to the official September 2025 scale. Net monthly uses the PPS 2015 pension, tax code 1257L, no student loan and no regional allowance.

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These use standard assumptions. Add your tax code, student loan or part-time hours for your precise figure.

About the Chief Inspector Pay Scale

A Chief Inspector in England and Wales is paid on a national scale, so the figures above apply in every force.

Metropolitan and City of London officers receive London Weighting on top, and some South East forces add a regional allowance.

Chief Inspector Pay: Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Chief Inspector earn in 2026?
A Chief Inspector earns from £72,806 to £75,709 in 2026/27, before London Weighting, regional allowances or overtime.
What is a Chief Inspector take-home pay?
After pension, tax and National Insurance, roughly £3,894 to £4,014 a month on standard assumptions.