PSNI 2023-24 pay remit approved

Justice Minister Naomi Long has confirmed the 2023-24 pay remit for police officers at Federated and Superintending ranks has been agreed.

The award is consistent with the recommendations of the independent police remuneration review body.

The Minister said: “I am pleased to announce approval for a pay award of over 7% for police officers, in recognition of the vital work that they do. Police Officers play a crucial role in our society in upholding justice and safeguarding our communities and for that I thank them.

“The financial challenges faced by all NICS Departments are well documented however public sector pay has been a priority for me and my Executive colleagues. This award acknowledges the significant public service that police officers deliver and we continue to work towards pay settlements for other staff groups.”

Notes to editors: 

1. The PSNI has confirmed that this pay remit is affordable from within the PSNI’s 2023-24 budget allocation and due regard has been given to its impact on delivering public services and future years’ budgets.
2. Although future budgets have not been set, the PSNI has confirmed it will ensure that the cost of this pay remit is prioritised from within the future budgets allocated.
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