The National Joint Council (NJC) for local government services have announced that the 2025-26 pay award has now been agreed. The rates have been increased by 3.20% and are applicable from 1st April 2025. Back-pay to 1st April will therefore need to be paid.

Employers are encouraged to implement this pay award as swiftly as possible. 

The pay scales are available on the LALC website, under Key Documents and NJC Salary Pay scales:

https://www.lalc.co.uk/njc-salary-payscales-1?#scrollTop=0