Pay

Pay scales are divided into 179 points and grouped into seven basic pay bands:

• Band A: £58,802 to £71,823
• Band B: £42,505 to £55,069
• Band C: £32,627 to £41,072
• Band D: £26,323 to £29,222
• Band E: £22,973 to £25,521
• Band F: £20,115 to £22,924
• Band G: £19,380 to £19,603

Each band represents a group of individual roles that are of similar value to the Met, as defined by a standardised and fair job evaluation system. There are also a number of ‘shadow bands’ (H-Y) that reflect the value and salaries of particular specialist roles that don’t fit into the basic band structure. For example, Band H is for Team Leader Lawyers and ranges from £70,630 to £82,159.

Whichever band your role is in, each year you move up a point on the scale until you reach the maximum permitted in your band. Of course, it’s also possible to progress in your career and move between bands.

Additional allowances

If your role requires you to work shifts, you may also be entitled to an additional shift disturbance allowance of 12.5%, 15% or 20%, depending on your shift pattern.

On top of that, professional and support staff are also eligible for an additional London Allowance, which varies according to the precise location of your work. ‘Zone 1’ covers inner London boroughs and attracts an extra £2,930 a year. ‘Zone 2’ (outer London) attracts £1,331.

Benefits

You’ll also enjoy the kind of great benefits that you’d expect from one of London's largest employers. These include substantial annual leave, Civil Service pension arrangements, interest free season ticket loans, membership of Met sports and social clubs, flexible working conditions and many more.

When you start as a member of Police Staff, you'll have a choice of joining one of the Civil Service Pension schemes i.e. ;-

The Alpha pension scheme is a CARE (Career Average Revalued Earnings) pension scheme which offers a guaranteed pension with an optional lump sum, based on the earnings you receive during your career. The Met and you will contribute and you will receive tax relief on the contributions you make.

The Partnership pension scheme The value of the pension pot when you retire will depend on the contributions paid in and the returns on your investments. You can use the resulting pot to fund your retirement. The Met will make contributions on your behalf and you will receive tax relief on any contributions you make.

If you already have a pension it may be possible to transfer it into the Civil Service pension arrangements.

Financial services

Metfriendly offers a number of financial services, including:

• Savings products
• Investment products
• Protection products