Pay award 2026 to 2027
Following the two-year pay deal we agreed to last year, we’re happy to confirm that your pay will go up by 3.5%. This increase covers 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
When you will see your pay increase
Your March pay, paid on Tuesday 31 March 2026, will include three days paid at the new rate, since those days are part of the new pay year.
Your April pay, paid on Tuesday 28 April 2026, will reflect the full 3.5% increase.
What this means for you
- The new pay increase applies to all pay grades.
- Payments for Non-Standard Working Patterns and for Work Context and Demand will also increase by 3.5%.
- If you work part-time, we will prorate your pay increase.
- You can see the latest pay table on our Colleague Information website.
If you receive Universal Credit
Your take-home pay will change, which might affect your Universal Credit.
These benefits depend on your personal situation. So, as your employer, we can’t say exactly how or if it will impact you.
If you get Universal Credit, please check your account for updates. If your claim closes, you’ll get a message.
You can get free, independent advice from Advice First at 0800 328 5644. You can also visit www.gov.uk/universalcredit.
Support if you need it
You can find financial support, grants, and advice at: https://costofliving.campaign.gov.scot/
If you’d like to talk privately about money worries, you can contact PAM Assist any time:
- Freephone 0800 247 1100
- Email counsellingteam@pamassist.co.uk or info@pamwellbeing.co.uk
You can find more details on the Colleague Information pages.