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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-forceBorder Force pay 2026
88 people who work at Border Force have taken the Breakroom Quiz. Here's everything they told us about pay per hour, pay by age, and more.
How much do Border Force pay per hour?
Workers here are paid £33.8k-51.6k per year
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and January 2026.
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Find available jobsWhat do Border Force pay different age groups?
This table shows how hourly pay rates at Border Force vary between age groups.
| Age group | Border Force pay per hour | Legal minimum wage |
|---|---|---|
| 16-17 | Not enough data yet | £8.00 |
| 18-20 | Not enough data yet | £10.85 |
| 21 and over | £15.67-23.63 per hour | £12.71 |
What is the Real Living Wage?
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| Location | Real Living Wage |
|---|---|
| London | £14.80 |
| Rest of the UK | £13.45 |
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Find available jobsDo Border Force pay breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks at Border Force.
Last updated 8 January 2026
Do Border Force pay by the hour or annually?
People get paid an annual salary at Border Force.
Last updated 8 January 2026
Do Border Force pay enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage at Border Force.
Last updated 8 January 2026
Do Border Force pay minimum wage?
Yes. Most people are paid above the minimum wage at Border Force.
Last updated 8 January 2026
Do Border Force pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay at Border Force.
Last updated 8 January 2026
Do workers at Border Force do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work at Border Force.
Last updated 8 January 2026