Sergeant Annual Leave Calculator
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How much annual leave do you get? This calculator shows leave entitlement for a Sergeant based on your sector's terms: days and hours, pro-rata for part-time, plus bank holidays. Use it to check your entitlement or plan time off.
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.
- Leave entitlement is based on your sector's terms (e.g. NHS AfC, NJC, Civil Service). Figures are illustrative; check your contract and employer for exact entitlement.
- Part-time: we pro-rate by your contracted hours vs full-time hours for your sector.
- Bank holidays: as per your sector (England & Wales typically 8). Scotland and Northern Ireland may differ.
Annual Leave Calculator
You'll see:
- Your annual leave entitlement in days and hours
- Pro-rata for part-time and for partial years
- Bank holidays and total time off
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Frequently asked questions
About this role
What is a Sergeant?
A Sergeant leads a team of officers, often on response or neighbourhood policing. Pay is on the national police pay scale (sergeant rank).
Typical demands, progression and balance
Sergeant roles offer leadership and variety. Pay and satisfaction depend on force and role. Progression to inspector and above is common.
What is my annual leave entitlement?
Use the calculator above to see your leave in days and hours, including pro-rata for part-time and bank holidays. Entitlements are based on your sector's terms; check your contract for exact figures.
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.