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DismissBorder Force is responsible for frontline border control operations at air, sea and rail ports in the UK.
gov.uk/government/organisations/border-forceWhat’s the pay at Border Force?
The average pay at Border Force is between £10.00 and £20.12 per hour.
Last updated 23 March 2023
What is the Real Living Wage?
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
| Location | Real Living Wage |
|---|---|
| London | £11.95 |
| Rest of the UK | £10.90 |
What is the legal minimum wage?
The minimum wage is the legal minimum you must be paid per hour.
| Age group | Legal minimum wage |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | £4.81 |
| 18-20 | £6.83 |
| 21-22 | £9.18 |
| 23 or older | £9.50 |
Which public sector bodies pay most?
- Westminster City Council Pay £8.94–24.78 per hour
- Scottish Prison Service Pay £11.67–20.01 per hour
- Croydon Council Pay £10.40–25.96 per hour
- Metropolitan Police Pay £11.54–23.08 per hour
- London Fire Brigade Pay £14.60–19.05 per hour
- Police Scotland Pay £11.05–20.38 per hour
- Sussex Police Pay £10.80–22.30 per hour
- House Of Commons Pay £10.01–17.25 per hour
- HM Prison and Probation Service Pay £10.07–17.26 per hour
- West Midlands Police Pay £10.97–25.28 per hour
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What people are saying about pay at Border Force
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Best thing
I have a nice view.
Worst thing
Pay, shifts and ability to do the job well.
Border Force Employee, June 2021
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Best thing
Working outside and good colleagues
Worst thing
Poor Management
Nepotistic environment
Face fits situation
Pay frozen for the past 12 yearsBorder Force Border force officer, January 2021