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Inspector Pay Scale 2026/27

The Inspector (Insp / DI) scale for England and Wales runs from £66,000 to £71,396, with the confirmed 3.5% award applied. Estimated take-home is shown per pay point.

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Pay PointGross AnnualEst. Net Monthly
Pay Point 0£66,000£3,612
Pay Point 1£67,798£3,686
Pay Point 2£69,589£3,760
Pay Point 3£71,396£3,835
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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About the Inspector Pay Scale

A 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.

Inspector Pay: Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Inspector earn in 2026?
A Inspector earns from £66,000 to £71,396 in 2026/27, before London Weighting, regional allowances or overtime.
What is a Inspector take-home pay?
After pension, tax and National Insurance, roughly £3,612 to £3,835 a month on standard assumptions.