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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Civil Service Update

29 July 2024 · Cabinet Office

Proposed by Georgia Gould Lab Queen's Park and Maida Vale

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Key points

  • The Government has accepted the SSRB's recommendation of a 5% pay increase for senior civil service members for 2024-25.
  • The pay increase will be applied to base pay and will take effect from April 1, 2024.
  • The changes will impact approximately 3,800 civil servants in SCS grades.

Issue summary

The Government is accepting recommendations from the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) on pay increases for the senior civil service (SCS) for 2024-25.

Action requested

The Government has accepted the SSRB's recommendation of a 5% consolidated increase to base pay for all SCS members and set new pay ranges from April 1, 2024. The changes will affect approximately 3,800 civil servants in the SCS grades.

Key facts

  • The Government received the SSRB’s 2024 report on 17 June 2024.
  • All members of the senior civil service should receive a 5 per cent consolidated increase to base pay from April 1, 2024.
  • SCS Pay Band 1: £76,000 to £117,800.
  • SCS Pay Band 2: £98,000 to £162,500.
  • SCS Pay Band 3: £128,000 to £208,100.
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