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British Transport Police carry out law enforcement on Britain’s railways.

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Do British Transport Police pay minimum wage?

Yes. Most people are paid above the minimum wage at British Transport Police.

Police Forces who pay minimum wage include Police Scotland, Metropolitan Police and Warwickshire Police.

Here’s how British Transport Police pay different age groups.

Age group British Transport Police pay per hour
16-17 Not enough data yet
18-20 Not enough data yet
21 and over £12.27-24.68 per hour

Last updated 10 February 2025

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 £13.85
Rest of the UK £12.60

What is the legal minimum wage?

The minimum wage is the legal minimum you must be paid per hour.

Age group Legal minimum wage
21 or older £11.44
18-20 £8.60
Under 18 £6.40
Apprentices £6.40

How we know this

Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and February 2025.

93% of people say they are paid at or above the legal minimum wage.

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What people are saying about pay at British Transport Police

  • Best thing

    Pay and pension

    Worst thing

    Shifts and lack of respect

    2.8

    British Transport Police Police officer, October 2020

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