Police community support officers roles in the UK earn a median of £36,000 per year, equivalent to £18.57 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 7.9% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £28,500 in North East to £45,500 in Scotland. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £35,748/yr (1% above our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£36,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£18.57
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+7.9%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£34,500 – £
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Police community support officers across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| Scotland | £45,500 |
| East | £36,500 |
| London | £36,500 |
| South East | £36,000 |
| South West | £34,500 |
| North West | £34,500 |
| West Midlands | £34,000 |
| East Midlands | £34,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £33,500 |
| Wales | £33,000 |
| North East | £28,500 |
| UK | £36,000 |
Annual pay grew by +7.9% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Police community support officers.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Police community support officers in the UK is £36,000 per year (about £18.57 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Police community support officers earn between £34,500 and £ a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Police community support officers pay rose by 7.9% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Police community support officers is in Scotland, at £45,500 per year.
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Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) support the local police force by patrolling the streets to provide a visible and reassuring presence and to tackle a range of crime and disorder problems. PCSOs are also attached to the British Transport Police who operate the specialised police service for the railway network across Britain.
There are no formal educational requirements although entrants must pass written tests and undergo a medical check including an eyesight test. Nationality restrictions apply and background security checks will be made.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.