Probation officers roles in the UK earn a median of £36,000 per year, equivalent to £18.20 per hour as of 2024. Pay decreased 7.7% compared to the previous year. Pay has remained broadly stable over the past 3 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £35,688/yr (1% above our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£36,000
as of 2024
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£18.20
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
-7.7%
vs 2023
Annual Pay Range
£31,000 – £38,000
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about pay by region.
Annual pay fell by -7.7% from 2023 to 2024.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Probation officers.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Probation officers in the UK is £36,000 per year (about £18.20 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2024.
Most Probation officers earn between £31,000 and £38,000 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Probation officers pay fell by -7.7% from 2023 to 2024.
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Probation officers work to rehabilitate offenders. They supervise, counsel and help them before trial, during any prison or community sentence and on release from prison
Candidates are recruited with a variety of academic qualifications or with relevant experience. In England and Wales all candidates must complete a two year Diploma in Probation studies. In Scotland and Northern Ireland, entry requirements are the same as for social workers. Background checks including a DBS check are required.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.