Public sector pay rise 2018: How much more will teachers, soldiers and GPs be paid?

The Ministry of Education announced a pay rise of 3.5 per cent for teachers
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Tom Powell24 July 2018
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Around one million public sector workers are set to receive their biggest pay rise in almost ten years, the Government has announced.

Teachers, soldiers and GPs are among those who will benefit from the move, which follows campaigns by unions for higher wage rises.

The Government said the increases were affordable within its spending plans despite fears over cuts to ministerial budgets .

Government departments will have to fund the pay rises, rather than the money coming from the Treasury.

How much will workers’ pay increase?

The teachers' award means the main pay range will increase by 3.5 per cent (2 per cent to upper pay range and 1.5 per cent to leadership). Schools will determine how it is set.

On the new pay deal, Damian Hinds, education secretary, said: “This will mean that teaching continues to be a competitively rewarded career, and I will continue to work with the profession, Ofsted and the unions on issues like excessive workload, professional development and flexible working, to make sure teaching remains an attractive, fulfilling profession.”

Members of the armed forces will receive an increase of 2.9 per cent (2 per cent consolidated, 0.9 per cent non-consolidated), with Tuesday's award worth £680 in pay to an average soldier, plus a one-off payment of £300.

All prison officers will get at least a 2.75 per cent (2 per cent consolidated, 0.75 per cent non-consolidated) increase this year, with many getting higher awards.

A police award of 2 per cent will mean average pay for a constable will now be more than £38,600 a year.

A pay increase of at least 2 per cent will be given to junior doctors, specialist doctors, GPs and dentists. Consultants will also get a pay rise of at least £1,150.

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