Assumptions and pay data
Pay data: HMPPS pay (Prison & Probation). Prison Band 12: one rate of £125,902, 2026/27 figures. Checked 4/9/2026.
- The London options, £4,440 inner, £2,090 outer and £950 fringe, are rounded illustrations, not HMPPS rates.
- RHA is paid to some operational managers; if it is on your payslip, set the percentage from your own pay.
Allowances & Enhancements Calculator
England & WalesHMPPSReviewed 4/9/2026
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Guide for Prison Group Director
This guide explains how allowances and enhancements sit on top of basic pay for Prison Group Director on Prison Band 12 at Probation & Prisons. Select only enhancements that apply to your rota, location and contract.
Enhancements for Prison Group Director
As Prison Group Director at Probation & Prisons, total pay often includes enhancements on top of basic band pay on Prison Band 12. Eligibility depends on your rota, location and contract. The calculator adds selected allowances to illustrative basic pay from HMPPS pay (Prison & Probation).
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: £125,902 base pay plus an illustrative 5% add-on (£6,295), £132,197 in all. The calculator itself opens with no allowances added.
| Base band pay (example) | £125,902 |
|---|---|
| Illustrative allowance add-on (5%) | £6,295 |
| Total gross (example) | £132,197 |
Frequently asked questions
What should I put in the boxes?
The payments on your payslip as a share of basic pay. Last year's payslips are the best guide.
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About this role
What is a Prison Group Director?
A Prison Group Director (Fair and Sustainable Band 12) is a senior operational leader overseeing a group of prisons. Pay is a National spot rate published inclusive of Required Hours Allowance.
Typical demands, progression and balance
Band 12 posts sit at the top of the operational manager and governor structure and involve group-wide leadership, performance and assurance.
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.