Allowances & Extras · Probation & Prisons

Regional Probation Director Allowances & Enhancements Calculator

HMPPS pays unsocial hours, Required Hours Allowance (RHA) and London rates on top of basic pay. The three boxes here are illustrations, not HMPPS rates. This calculator adds them to the pay of a Regional Probation Director. It opens at £125,902, the Prison Band 12 rate, with nothing added.

Start calculating
  • Last updated:
  • HMPPS pay (Prison & Probation)
  • Free, no sign-in

You'll see:

  • Base band pay plus selected allowances
  • Total estimated gross pay and monthly uplift
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 managers; if it is on your payslip, set the percentage from your own pay.

Allowances & Enhancements Calculator

England & WalesHMPPSReviewed 4/9/2026

Loading calculator…

Guide for Regional Probation Director

This guide explains how allowances and enhancements sit on top of basic pay for Regional Probation Director on Prison Band 12 at Probation & Prisons. Select only enhancements that apply to your rota, location and contract.

Enhancements for Regional Probation Director

As Regional Probation 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.

Default example inputs and illustrative outputs for Regional Probation Director
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.

Do you store my inputs?

Your calculator inputs and results stay in your browser and are not stored. We only collect your name and email if you choose to give them, for example to download your results or sign up for email updates. We store them with MailerLite, our email provider, along with the page you were on. See our privacy policy.

About this role

What is a Regional Probation Director?

A Regional Probation Director (RPD) is the senior operational leader for Probation Service delivery in a region. HMPPS moved RPDs (with Prison Group Directors) onto Fair and Sustainable Band 12. Pay uses the National Band 12 spot rate published inclusive of Required Hours Allowance.

Typical demands, progression and balance

RPD posts sit at the top of Probation Service operational leadership alongside Prison Group Directors.

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.