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scotland.police.ukDo Police Scotland pay enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage at Police Scotland.
Police Forces who pay pay enough to live on include Civil Nuclear Constabulary, Ministry of Defence Police and North Wales Police.
Last updated 15 May 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 |
More about pay at Police Scotland
Which police forces pay enough to live on?
- Civil Nuclear Constabulary Pay enough to live on
- Ministry of Defence Police Pay enough to live on
- North Wales Police Pay enough to live on
- Humberside Police Pay enough to live on
- Northumbria Police Pay enough to live on
- Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary Pay enough to live on
- Cheshire Police Pay enough to live on
- North Yorkshire Police Pay enough to live on
- British Transport Police Pay enough to live on
- Nottinghamshire Police Pay enough to live on
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