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DismissMinistry of Justice is a Government department. They're responsible for the courts system and the enforcement of criminal law.
gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justiceMinistry of Justice pay 2026
314 people who work at Ministry of Justice have taken the Breakroom Quiz. Here's everything they told us about pay per hour, pay by age, and more.
How much do Ministry of Justice pay per hour?
This table shows how pay rates at Ministry of Justice compare across the different types of jobs they offer.
| Job | Ministry of Justice pay |
|---|---|
| Administrator 2 jobs | £20.2k-28.4k per year |
| Probation service officer | £24.1k-29.8k per year |
| Prison officer 5 jobs | £16.45-18.79 per hour |
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and January 2026.
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Find Ministry of Justice jobs near you
There are currently 9 job openings at Ministry of Justice across the UK
Find available jobsWhat do Ministry of Justice pay different age groups?
This table shows how hourly pay rates at Ministry of Justice vary between age groups.
| Age group | Ministry of Justice pay per hour | Legal minimum wage |
|---|---|---|
| 16-17 | Not enough data yet | £7.55 |
| 18-20 | Not enough data yet | £10.00 |
| 21 and over | £12.14-18.91 per hour | £12.21 |
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 |
Find Ministry of Justice jobs near you
There are currently 9 job openings at Ministry of Justice across the UK
Find available jobsDo Ministry of Justice pay breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks at Ministry of Justice.
Last updated 9 January 2026
Do Ministry of Justice pay by the hour or annually?
People get paid an annual salary at Ministry of Justice.
Last updated 9 January 2026
Do Ministry of Justice pay enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage at Ministry of Justice.
Last updated 9 January 2026
Do Ministry of Justice pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job at Ministry of Justice.
Last updated 9 January 2026
Do Ministry of Justice pay minimum wage?
Yes. Most people are paid above the minimum wage at Ministry of Justice.
Last updated 9 January 2026
Do Ministry of Justice pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay at Ministry of Justice.
Last updated 9 January 2026
Do workers at Ministry of Justice do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work at Ministry of Justice.
Last updated 9 January 2026
What’s the staff discount at Ministry of Justice?
People report getting blue light card at Ministry of Justice.
Last updated 21 November 2025