Pay & Pensions Hub
2026 pay scales, allowances, take-home pay calculations, CARE pension planning, McCloud remedy guidance, and HMRC tax relief — everything about police pay and pensions in one place.
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Pay Scales
Current pay points for constable to chief superintendent on the official 2025/26 scale (2026/27 per-point figures pending).
GoAllowances Guide
Dog handler, detective, unsocial hours, and all other allowances explained.
GoTake-Home Pay Calculator
Model your net pay after pension contributions, tax, and NI deductions.
GoPension Calculator
Project your CARE scheme pension at different retirement ages.
GoMcCloud Remedy
Understand the 2015 remedy, your options, and how it affects your pension.
GoTax Relief on Equipment
Claim HMRC tax relief on boots, clothing, and federation subscriptions.
GoKey pay & pension guides
Pay & pension calculators
Take-Home Pay Calculator
Input your pay point and pension scheme to see your net monthly income.
Open toolPension Calculator
Model your projected pension under CARE at different retirement ages.
Open toolAllowances Calculator
Add up your entitled allowances to see your total package.
Open toolOvertime Rate Checker
Check the correct hourly overtime rate for your rank and circumstances.
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Official pay & pension sources
BlueLineHub is independent and unofficial. Always verify with the authoritative source below.
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Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB)
Annual independent pay recommendations for police officers.
Last checked: April 2026 - Verify on official source
Gov.uk — Police Pension Schemes
Official guidance on the 1987, 2006, and 2015 police pension schemes.
Last checked: April 2026 - Verify on official source
HMRC — Emergency Services Tax Relief
HMRC guidance on claiming tax relief for police officers.
Last checked: April 2026 - Verify on official source
Police Mutual
Financial products, pay protection insurance, and savings for officers.
Last checked: April 2026 - Verify on official source
PFEW — Pay Campaign Tracker
Federation updates on pay negotiations and the annual PRRB submission.
Last checked: April 2026
Last reviewed: April 2026