Detective Constable Reduced/Compressed Hours Calculator
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Looking at a 4-day week, 9-day fortnight, term-time only or annualised hours? This calculator shows how your pay would look for a Detective Constable under different reduced or compressed patterns compared to full-time. Compare FTE and annual pay so you can weigh up options.
Assumptions and pay data
Pay data: Police pay (England & Wales). Constable: PP0–PP7 national pay points (Sep 2025). Sergeant, inspector and chief inspector: outside-London federated scales (Sep 2025). Superintendent: illustrative uplift on Sep 2024 published points pending your force circular. Confirm locally. PCSO: force-specific; example progression only. Allowances: fixed options for South East, London weighting, and illustrative combined London cap; not included in spine figures.
- Figures are illustrative. We pro-rate full-time band pay by FTE (e.g. 0.8 for 4-day week, 0.9 for 9-day fortnight). Term-time and annualised hours use the same dataset; employer rules may differ.
- All amounts are gross. Tax, NI and pension are not deducted.
Reduced/Compressed Hours Calculator
You'll see:
- Full-time pay vs your chosen pattern (e.g. 4-day week, term-time)
- Pro-rated annual pay and the difference
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Frequently asked questions
About this role
What is a Detective Constable?
A Detective Constable (DC) investigates crime; they are a detective rather than uniformed. They hold the same rank as PC. Pay is on the national police pay scale.
Typical demands, progression and balance
Detective work offers variety and impact. Pay and satisfaction depend on force and role. Progression to detective sergeant and above is common.
What about 4-day weeks or compressed hours?
Many employers support 4-day weeks, 9-day fortnights, term-time only or annualised hours. Use the calculator above to compare full-time pay with your chosen pattern for your band.
Disclaimer
This calculator provides illustrative estimates only and is not financial or career advice. Pay rules and allowances can change. Always check your employer or official sources for definitive figures.