London prison officer pay 2026/27
Prisons in and around London pay more. Here is what the London rates are worth for a new prison officer after tax.
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Open the calculator →Which prisons are London
Inner London: Brixton, Pentonville, Wandsworth and Wormwood Scrubs. Outer London: Belmarsh, Isis, Downview, Feltham and High Down. Downview, Feltham and High Down also pay a £2,000 market supplement.
What it is worth
| New Band 3, 37 hours | Gross | Take-home a month |
|---|---|---|
| National | £34,928 | £2,282 |
| Outer London | £38,840 | £2,483 |
| Inner London | £40,876 | £2,597 |
The London rate is a cash difference added to base pay: up to £5,218 in inner London and £3,432 in outer London at the top of each band, less at lower points. It counts for your pension and the unsocial hours allowance is worked out on it.
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Calculate my pay →Common questions
How much more do London prison officers earn?
A new officer on 37 hours earns £40,876 in inner London and £38,840 in outer London, against £34,928 nationally.