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Senior Civil Service, Senior Military and Judiciary Pay Awards

21 July 2020

Proposing MP
Surrey Heath
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Cabinet Office

At a Glance

Issue Summary

This statement announces the government's decision on pay awards for the Senior Civil Service (SCS), senior military, and the judiciary based on the Senior Salary Review Body’s (SSRB) report.

Action Requested

The Government accepts the SSRB's recommendations in full for SCS and judiciary pay awards, with a 2% pay award backdated to April 1, 2020, for senior military officers of 2-star rank and above. The government will delay work on reducing maxima until a capability-based pay progression system is in place.

Key Facts

  • SSRB report received by the Government on 24 June 2020.
  • SSRB recommended a 2% pay award for SCS allocated in priority order.
  • Judiciary recommendations are predicated on judicial pension reform implementation.
  • Senior military officers of 2-star rank and above will receive a 2% consolidated pay award backdated to April 1, 2020.
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