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Public Sector Salaries Bill

A Bill to stipulate a maximum salary for public sector employees; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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Public Sector Salaries Bill would impose a maximum salary for public sector employees. It would set out how the cap should be applied and who is covered, with other provisions described as connected purposes to support the cap. In short, it aims to limit the top pay rates across public bodies.

Key Points

Introduces a maximum salary for public sector employees.
Includes connected provisions to implement and regulate the cap.
Details such as who is in scope and how the cap is calculated would be set out in the bill's clauses.

Who is affected?

Public sector employees (staff paid by government departments, the NHS, local authorities, schools, police and other public bodies)Public sector employers and bodies that pay salaries (e.g., government departments, NHS trusts, local authorities, schools, police, and fire services)

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Public Sector Salaries

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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