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Public sector pay policy 2020 to 2021: technical guide
Supports the application of the 2020 to 2021 public sector pay policy and applies to staff in the Scottish Government and its associated departments, agencies, non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) and public corporations.
Part of
9. Pay Policy Quick Reference
Pay Increases and Thresholds
- Guaranteed 3 per cent increase for those who earn between £25,000 and £80,000
- Limits the basic pay increase for those earning £80,000 or more to £2,000
Low pay measures
- Requirement for employers to pay the real Living Wage (£9.30 per hour)
- Guaranteed cash underpin of £750 for those earning £25,000 or less
Addressing inequalities
- Provides the flexibility for employers to use up to 0.5 per cent of paybill savings to address evidenced inequalities in pay and grading structures
Other Elements
- Retains the position on progression as a matter for discussion between employers and their staff and/or representatives (limited to a maximum of 1.5 per cent for Chief Executives)
- Continues the commitment to No Compulsory Redundancy
- Maintains the suspension of non-consolidated payments (bonuses)
- Continues the expectation to deliver a 10 per cent reduction in the remuneration package for all new Chief Executive appointments
| Pay Band | Minimum | Maximum | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | £110,821 | £150,884 | £221,750 |
| 2 | £91,466 | £130,072 | £174,298 |
| 1A | £75,383 | £109,352 | £139,334 |
| 1 | £64,901 | £98,854 | £127,731 |
| Chairs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | Minimum | Maximum | Ceiling |
| Tribunal | £337 | £558 | £708 |
| Tier 1 | £335 | £495 | £552 |
| Tier 2 | £217 | £369 | £438 |
| Tier 3 | £149 | £234 | £320 |
| Members | |||
| Tier | Minimum | Maximum | Ceiling |
| Tribunal (specialist skills only) | £262 | £387 | £507 |
| Tier 1 | £240 | £357 | £450 |
| Tier 2 | £182 | £269 | £339 |
| Tier 3 | £98 | £190 | £272 |
Contact
Email: FinancePayPolicy@gov.scot