Question reference: S6W-19903
- Date lodged: 11 July 2023
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Current status: Answered by Angela Constance on 27 July 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on the latest known levels for the starting salary for a police officer in Scotland, and on how this compares to the levels in (a) England and (b) Wales.
Answer
Currently in Scotland a new constable will start on a salary of £28,074. In England and Wales the lowest starting salary for a Constable is currently £23,556.
You will wish to note that police pay negotiations are ongoing for 2023-24, therefore salaries for police officers in Scotland will be revised on the conclusion of those negotiations. You should also be aware that the UKG’s decision to accept PRRB’s recommendations in E&W, indicates that salary levels there are also likely to change.
More information on Police Officer salaries in Scotland can be found on the Police Scotland website using the following link: Pay and Grading Structure - Police Scotland .