Police community support officers Pay Data UK — 2025

Police community support officers roles in the UK earn a median of £36,004 per year, equivalent to £18.63 per hour as of 2025. This represents a 7.6% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £29,220 to £47,508 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Police community support officers roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Police community support officers

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.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• patrols a geographic area to monitor and deter criminal and anti-social activity and disorderly conduct
• assists police officers at crime scenes and major events
• carries out house-to-house enquiries
• provides crime prevention advice and helps to support victims of crime
• may detain someone pending the arrival of a police officer
• may direct traffic and arrange for vehicles to be removed

Entry Routes and Qualifications

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.

Related Occupations

Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.