Prison service officers (below principal officer) Salary in London
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Median
£54,037
Mean
£55,482
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £54,037 |
| Mean | £55,482 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Take-home pay estimate
£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£4,503£54,037
−Income tax
£754£9,047
−National Insurance
£258£3,091
=Take-home pay
£3,492£41,899
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£54,037
Female
£53,940
Mean annual pay
All employees
£55,482
Female
£55,901
| All employees | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £54,037 | £53,940 |
| Mean | £55,482 | £55,901 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£54,037
Full-time (mean)
£55,482
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £54,037 |
| Mean | £55,482 |
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