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

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What’s the pay at British Transport Police?

The average pay at British Transport Police is between £32.5k and £57.0k per year.

This table shows how pay rates at British Transport Police compare across the different types of jobs they offer.

Job British Transport Police pay per hour
Police constable £30.7k-51.9k per year
Police constable £31.0k-57.9k per year

Last updated 27 April 2026

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 £14.80
Rest of the UK £13.45

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 £12.71
18-20 £10.85
Under 18 £8.00
Apprentices £8.00

How we know this

Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

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Jobs at British Transport Police

  1. Posted 3 days ago

    Transferee and Re-Joiner Police Constables - Bournemouth

    British Transport Police

    7.1
    Pay Estimated pay: £31.0k-57.9k per year
    Location UK
    Contract time Full time, permanent
    • Paid breaks
    • People enjoy this job
    • Good employer +3 more

  2. Posted 3 days ago

    Police Officer - Bournemouth and Southampton

    British Transport Police

    7.1
    Pay Estimated pay: £31.0k-57.9k per year
    Location UK
    Contract time Full time, permanent
    • Good shift notice
    • Good employer
    • People enjoy this job +3 more

  3. Posted 4 days ago

    Transferee and Re-Joiner Police Constables - Bournemouth

    British Transport Police

    7.1
    Pay Estimated pay: £31.0k-57.9k per year
    Location South West, Bournemouth
    • Good shift notice
    • Respectful managers
    • Paid breaks +3 more

  4. Posted 4 days ago

    Police Officer - Bournemouth and Southampton

    British Transport Police

    7.1
    Pay Estimated pay: £31.0k-57.9k per year
    Location South West, Bournemouth and Southampton
    Contract time Contract
    • Respectful managers
    • People enjoy this job
    • Proper training +3 more

  5. Posted 9 days ago

    Transferee and Re-Joiner Detective Constables - Birmingham

    British Transport Police

    7.1
    Pay No pay info
    Location UK
    Contract time Full time, permanent
    • Respectful managers
    • People enjoy this job
    • Paid breaks +3 more

  6. Posted 9 days ago

    Transferee and Re-Joiner Police Constables - Coventry

    British Transport Police

    7.1
    Pay Estimated pay: £31.0k-57.9k per year
    Location UK
    Contract time Full time, permanent
    • People enjoy this job
    • Good employer
    • Proper training +3 more

  7. Posted 10 days ago

    Police Officer

    British Transport Police

    7.1
    Pay £30472 - £50256/annum
    Location London, England, United Kingdom
    Contract time Full time, permanent
    • Good employer
    • Proper training
    • Respectful managers +3 more

  8. Posted 11 days ago

    Police Officer - Stevenage, Luton, Colchester, Southend, Brighton, Maidstone, Ashford, Guildford, Bournemouth and Southampton

    British Transport Police

    7.1
    Pay £32.5k per year
    Location UK
    Contract time Part time, permanent
    • Paid breaks
    • People enjoy this job
    • Proper training +3 more

  9. Posted 20 days ago

    Transferee Special Constables

    British Transport Police

    7.1
    Pay No pay info
    Location UK
    Contract time Part time
    • Paid breaks
    • Respectful managers
    • People enjoy this job +3 more

  10. Posted 20 days ago

    Police Officer - Swindon, Reading, Oxford, Bristol, Truro and Yeovil

    British Transport Police

    7.1
    Pay £32.5k per year
    Location UK
    Contract time Full time, permanent
    • People enjoy this job
    • Respectful managers
    • Proper training +3 more

  11. Posted 20 days ago

    Police Officer - Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Leicester, Coventry and Nottingham

    British Transport Police

    7.1
    Pay £32.5k per year
    Location UK
    Contract time Full time, permanent
    • People enjoy this job
    • Good shift notice
    • Proper training +3 more

  12. Posted 20 days ago

    Police Officer - Milton Keynes

    British Transport Police

    7.1
    Pay £32.5k per year
    Location UK
    Contract time Full time, permanent
    • Paid breaks
    • Proper training
    • Good employer +3 more

  13. Posted 20 days ago

    Police Officer - Carlisle and Lancaster

    British Transport Police

    7.1
    Pay £32.5k per year
    Location UK
    Contract time Full time, permanent
    • Good shift notice
    • Proper training
    • Respectful managers +3 more

  14. Reposted 19 days ago

    Transferee and Re-Joiner Police Constable - London and the South East

    British Transport Police

    7.1
    Pay Estimated pay: £30.7k-51.9k per year
    Location UK
    Contract time Full time, part time, permanent
    • Proper training
    • Good employer
    • Paid breaks +3 more

  15. Reposted 12 days ago

    Police Officer - Inner London

    British Transport Police

    7.1
    Pay £32.5k–£50.3k per year
    Location UK
    Contract time Part time, permanent
    • Good employer
    • Good shift notice
    • Proper training +3 more

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What people are saying about pay at British Transport Police

  • Best thing

    Pay and work from home

    Worst thing

    Long shifts hours

    9.8

    Employee at British Transport Police, October 2025

  • Best thing

    Pay and pension

    Worst thing

    Shifts and lack of respect

    2.8

    Police officer at British Transport Police, October 2020

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