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Pay & benefits
In keeping with everyone employed by the MPS, PCSOs receive a generous package of basic pay plus a full range of benefits. This is the case whether you work full-time, part-time or as part of a job share.
Pay
Your precise salary will depend on a variety of factors. However the basic structure is quite straightforward:
- Basic salary ranges from £20,369 to £23,412
- You may be entitled to an additional shift disturbance allowance of 12.5%, 15% or 20%, depending on your shift pattern
- You will also receive a location allowance depending on which of our two zones you work in. This is currently £3,379 (inner zone) or £1,836 (outer zone).
You can indicate a preference to work part-time, as part of a job share, or only during certain times of the year and receive pro-rata payment. This is subject to local agreement in accordance with the MPS's 24/7 service to Londoners.
Leave
As a PCSO you will receive 28 days paid leave a year, including public holidays on joining. You will be compensated if you have to work on a public holiday.
MPS benefits
You will also have access to a range of other benefits, including:
- Metropolitan Police Civil Staff Pension Scheme
- Sports and social club and facilities
- Competitively-priced staff restaurants
- Free travel on or off duty on London's buses
- Interest-free loan to pay for a quarterly or longer London transport season ticket
Financial services
Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority, Metfriendly (Metropolitan Police Friendly Society Limited) offers our staff and volunteers a number of financial services, including:
- Savings products
- Insurance and protection products
- Investment products
These can be accessed via their website www.mpfs.org.uk or on the MPS Intranet under 'Friendly Society'
