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scotland.police.ukPolice Scotland pay 2022
45 people who work at Police Scotland have taken the Breakroom Quiz. Here's everything they told us about pay per hour, pay by age, and more.
How much do Police Scotland pay per hour?
Workers here are paid £10.35–20.33
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2019 and August 2022.
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Find available jobsWhat do Police Scotland pay different age groups?
This table shows how hourly pay rates at Police Scotland vary between age groups.
| Age group | Police Scotland pay per hour |
|---|---|
| 16-17 | Not enough data yet |
| 18-20 | Not enough data yet |
| 21-24 | Not enough data yet |
| 25 and over | £10.88–20.43 |
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 | £11.05 |
| Rest of the UK | £9.90 |
What is the legal minimum wage?
The minimum wage is the legal minimum you must be paid per hour.
| Age group | Legal minimum wage |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | £4.81 |
| 18-20 | £6.83 |
| 21-22 | £9.18 |
| 23 or older | £9.50 |
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Find available jobsDo Police Scotland pay breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks at Police Scotland.
Last updated 15 August 2022
Do Police Scotland pay by the hour or annually?
People get paid an annual salary at Police Scotland.
Last updated 15 August 2022
Do Police Scotland pay enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage at Police Scotland.
Last updated 15 August 2022
Do Police Scotland pay market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job at Police Scotland.
Last updated 12 July 2022
Do Police Scotland pay minimum wage?
Yes. Most people are paid above the minimum wage at Police Scotland.
Last updated 15 August 2022
Do Police Scotland pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay at Police Scotland.
Last updated 15 August 2022
Do workers at Police Scotland do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work at Police Scotland.
Last updated 15 August 2022