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Sergeant Pay Scale 2026/27

The Sergeant (PS / DS) scale for England and Wales runs from £55,443 to £58,175, with the confirmed 3.5% award applied. Estimated take-home is shown per pay point.

Calculate Take-HomeAll Pay Scales
Pay PointGross AnnualEst. Net Monthly
Pay Point 2£55,443£3,133
Pay Point 3£56,573£3,196
Pay Point 4£58,175£3,285
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 Sergeant Pay Scale

A Sergeant 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.

Sergeant Pay: Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Sergeant earn in 2026?
A Sergeant earns from £55,443 to £58,175 in 2026/27, before London Weighting, regional allowances or overtime.
What is a Sergeant take-home pay?
After pension, tax and National Insurance, roughly £3,133 to £3,285 a month on standard assumptions.