Assumptions and pay data
Pay data: Fire and Rescue pay (NJC). Brigade Manager: illustrative £90,000 to £125,000, 2026/27 figures. Checked 4/9/2026.
- Both percentage boxes are illustrations; your fire and rescue service sets retained and overtime pay.
Allowances & Enhancements Calculator
EnglandFire and rescue authorityFramework from 1/7/2026
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Guide for Brigade Manager
This guide explains how allowances and enhancements sit on top of basic pay for Brigade Manager on Brigade Manager at Fire & Rescue. Select only enhancements that apply to your rota, location and contract.
Enhancements for Brigade Manager
As Brigade Manager at Fire & Rescue, total pay often includes enhancements on top of basic band pay on Brigade Manager. Eligibility depends on your rota, location and contract. The calculator adds selected allowances to illustrative basic pay from Fire and Rescue pay (NJC).
Stacking rules
Employers have rules on which allowances can be combined. This tool adds selected items to your base pay for illustration. Use your band and spine point, or enter your payslip gross as the base.
Example scenario
Example: £90,000 base pay plus an illustrative 5% add-on (£4,500), £94,500 in all. The calculator itself opens with no allowances added.
| Base band pay (example) | £90,000 |
|---|---|
| Illustrative allowance add-on (5%) | £4,500 |
| Total gross (example) | £94,500 |
Frequently asked questions
What should I put in the boxes?
Your retained or overtime pay over the last year as a share of basic pay. Last year's payslips are the best guide.
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About this role
What is a Brigade Manager?
A Brigade Manager (principal officer grade) sits near the top of a Fire & Rescue Service structure. Exact titles and pay vary by authority.
Typical demands, progression and balance
Brigade/principal roles involve service-wide leadership, governance and operational readiness.
What allowances or extras apply?
Allowances and enhancements vary by employer and role. Use the calculator above to add common allowances to your base pay.
Disclaimer
Illustrative estimates, not financial or career advice. Your payslip and contract decide what you are actually paid.