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DismissThe Scottish Prison service runs prisons and young offender institutions in Scotland.
sps.gov.ukScottish Prison Service pay 2022
43 people who work at Scottish Prison Service have taken the Breakroom Quiz. Here's everything they told us about pay per hour, pay by age, and more.
How much do Scottish Prison Service pay per hour?
This table shows how hourly pay rates at Scottish Prison Service compare across the different types of jobs they offer.
| Jobs & available vacancies | Scottish Prison Service pay per hour |
|---|---|
|
Prison officer
No vacancies |
£12.70–18.19 |
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2019 and July 2022.
Find Scottish Prison Service jobs near you
There are currently 7 vacancies at Scottish Prison Service across the UK
Find available jobsWhat do Scottish Prison Service pay different age groups?
This table shows how hourly pay rates at Scottish Prison Service vary between age groups.
| Age group | Scottish Prison Service pay per hour |
|---|---|
| 16-17 | Not enough data yet |
| 18-20 | Not enough data yet |
| 21-24 | Not enough data yet |
| 25 and over | £11.90–18.71 |
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 |
Find Scottish Prison Service jobs near you
There are currently 7 vacancies at Scottish Prison Service across the UK
Find available jobsDo Scottish Prison Service pay breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks at Scottish Prison Service.
Last updated 30 July 2022
Do Scottish Prison Service pay by the hour or annually?
People get paid an annual salary at Scottish Prison Service.
Last updated 30 July 2022
Do Scottish Prison Service pay enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage at Scottish Prison Service.
Last updated 30 July 2022
Do Scottish Prison Service pay minimum wage?
Yes. Most people are paid above the minimum wage at Scottish Prison Service.
Last updated 30 July 2022
Do Scottish Prison Service pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay at Scottish Prison Service.
Last updated 30 July 2022
Do workers at Scottish Prison Service do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work at Scottish Prison Service.
Last updated 23 July 2022