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Constable Pay Scale 2026/27

The Constable (PC / DC) scale for England and Wales runs from £32,255 to £52,015, with the confirmed 3.5% award applied. Estimated take-home is shown per pay point.

Pay PointGross AnnualEst. Net Monthly
Pay Point 1£32,255£1,952
Pay Point 2£33,609£2,021
Pay Point 3£34,972£2,091
Pay Point 4£36,335£2,161
Pay Point 5£39,058£2,275
Pay Point 6£44,544£2,554
Pay Point 7£52,015£2,942
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 Constable Pay Scale

A Constable 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.

Constable Pay: Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Constable earn in 2026?
A Constable earns from £32,255 to £52,015 in 2026/27, before London Weighting, regional allowances or overtime.
What is a Constable take-home pay?
After pension, tax and National Insurance, roughly £1,952 to £2,942 a month on standard assumptions.