Prison service officers (below principal officer) Salary in the UK (2025)

Median Salary
£34,470
per year
Hourly Rate
£16.57
per hour
Mean Salary
£36,850
per year

Pay Breakdown

PeriodAmount
Annual (Median)£34,470
Monthly£2,873
Fortnightly£1,326
Weekly£663
Daily£133
Hourly£16.57
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Key Insights

The median annual salary for a Prison service officers (below principal officer) in the UK is £34,470, equating to £2,873 per month or £16.57 per hour.

Prison service officers (below principal officer) pays roughly in line with the UK average. The median salary of £34,470 is close to the overall median.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Prison service officers (below principal officer) salary in the UK?
The median Prison service officers (below principal officer) salary in the United Kingdom is £34,470 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Prison service officers (below principal officer) earn per hour?
A Prison service officers (below principal officer) earns approximately £16.57 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Prison service officers (below principal officer)?
A Prison service officers (below principal officer) earns approximately £2,873 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Prison service officers (below principal officer) a well-paid job in the UK?
Prison service officers (below principal officer) pays roughly in line with the UK average. The median salary of £34,470 is close to the overall median.
Where does this salary data come from?
All salary figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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