Met Police salary 2026/27
What officers in the Metropolitan Police and City of London Police earn from 1 September 2026, including the London payments.
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- London Weighting: £3,260 a year, pensionable.
- London Allowance: up to £6,819 a year for federated ranks, not pensionable. The amount depends on when you joined.
A new Met constable gets £42,334 in total, against £32,255 in most other forces. That is about £2,528 a month after tax, NI and pension, or £577 more than elsewhere.
Inspectors and chief inspectors in London are on their own higher pay scales as well.
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Calculate my pay →Common questions
How much does a Met Police officer earn?
A new constable earns £32,255 basic plus £3,260 London Weighting and up to £6,819 London Allowance from September 2026, about £42,334 in total.
Is London Allowance pensionable?
No. London Weighting is pensionable, but London Allowance is not.