Assumptions and pay data
Pay data: Police pay (England & Wales). Assistant Chief Constable: £125,188 to £141,050 over 3 pay points, rates from 1/9/2025. Checked 8/10/2026.
- London weighting is £3,150 a year from 1/9/2025. The South East figure of £3,000 and the combined £9,738 London package are illustrations; forces pay different amounts.
- Unsocial hours and shift payments are set locally; the percentage box is a rough stand-in.
Allowances & Enhancements Calculator
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Guide for Assistant Chief Constable
This guide explains how allowances and enhancements sit on top of basic pay for Assistant Chief Constable on Assistant Chief Constable at Police. Select only enhancements that apply to your rota, location and contract.
Enhancements for Assistant Chief Constable
As Assistant Chief Constable at Police, total pay often includes enhancements on top of basic band pay on Assistant Chief Constable. Eligibility depends on your rota, location and contract. The calculator adds selected allowances to illustrative basic pay from Police pay (England & Wales).
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: £125,188 base pay plus an illustrative 5% add-on (£6,259), £131,447 in all. The calculator itself opens with no allowances added.
| Base band pay (example) | £125,188 |
|---|---|
| Illustrative allowance add-on (5%) | £6,259 |
| Total gross (example) | £131,447 |
Frequently asked questions
Does every officer get London weighting?
No. It is for officers in London forces who are entitled to it, and South East forces may pay a separate regional allowance instead. Your force confirms what you get.
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About this role
What is an Assistant Chief Constable?
An Assistant Chief Constable (ACC), or Commander in London forces, is a chief police officer rank above Chief Superintendent. Pay is set via the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) framework.
Typical demands, progression and balance
ACC roles involve force-wide portfolios (crime, local policing, people). They are the usual gateway to Deputy / Chief Constable.
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.