Home Secretary (): I am today announcing
the government’s decision on pay for the National Crime Agency
(NCA) for 2022/23, supporting the government’s manifesto
commitment to strengthen the NCA.
The NCA Remuneration Review Body (NCARRB) report on pay for NCA
officers at grades lower than Deputy Director for the NCA will be
laid before Parliament today and published on GOV.UK.
I would like to thank the Chair and members of the Review Body
for their work on this year’s pay round, resulting in a thorough
report. NCA officers continue to do so much impressive work to
thwart the criminals that inflict such pain on communities and
the Review Body’s considered review of their pay is integral to
those efforts.
This government is committed to supporting the work of the NCA
across the UK and around the world, in its fight against serious
and organised crime (SOC). A strengthened NCA needs to be able to
set clear strategic and operational direction and develop shared
capabilities to drive efficiencies. This government has
consistently invested in the Agency, increasing its budget every
year since 2019-20, including an increase of 14% (£100m) in the
last financial year. A strong pay framework is vital to the NCA
being able to deliver this role and maintain its operational
performance.
SOC is evolving rapidly in both volume and complexity, and I have
been clear that the NCA needs to transform to meet new and
evolving threats, and to tackle the highest harm offenders, head
on. Part of this transformation includes being able to attract,
recruit and retain the right people, particularly those with
technological skills.
I have accepted the Review Body’s recommendations in full. The
award for 2022/23 is as follows:
- A £1,900 basic pay uplift for all officers Grade 1-6
- An increase to the equivalent to 5% IRC.
This award is targeted to better support the lowest paid officers
within the agency. Building upon the NCA’s overall pay strategy,
this award represents the highest settlement the Agency has
received in its history.
In reaching this decision, I have given due consideration to a
number of factors including: the value NCA Officers add to the
public by protecting them against the threat of serious and
organised crime and delivering value for the taxpaying public.
The award will be fully funded within the NCA’s existing budget.
I am positive that the award for NCA officers will support the
Agency in its efforts to tackle the threat posed by the most
serious of criminals.
