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HSE 1% Pay Increase from 1 June 2026 — When You’ll Be Paid

Updated 20 Jul 2026· Published 16 Jul 2026

HSE staff are getting a 1% pay increase, effective from 1 June 2026. The increase is now being applied across the HSE from 30 July, with the exact date you see it in your account depending on which payroll area you’re in.

What’s changing

  • The increase is 1%, effective from 1 June 2026.
  • It’s applied per annum, or pro rata for anyone working less than full-time hours.
  • Payments cover both your new rate going forward and arrears owed back to the effective date.

When you’ll receive it

The date the increase lands depends on your payroll area. Payroll will start processing payments for new rates and arrears from:

  • The East: Friday 31 July to Monday 31 August
  • Mid West, Midlands, North East, North West, South, South East and West: Thursday 6 August to Monday 31 August

Because processing runs across a window rather than a single date, staff in the same region may see the change land in slightly different pay runs. If you’re paid fortnightly or monthly, the increase and any arrears will appear in the first pay run processed after your area’s start date.

What you should do

  • Check your payslip once your area’s processing window opens, and confirm both the updated rate and the arrears figure.
  • Confirm your pro rata calculation if you work part-time, to make sure the 1% is applied to your actual hours.
  • If something looks off after your area’s window has passed, raise it with your line manager or local HR/payroll office.

You can view the up-to-date rates on the official HSE pay scales.

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Frequently asked questions

When will HSE staff see the 1% pay increase in their accounts?
HSE staff will start seeing the 1% pay increase from 30 July 2026, with the exact date depending on their payroll area. Payroll processing begins from 31 July to 31 August for the East, and from 6 August to 31 August for other regions.
How is the 1% pay increase calculated for part-time HSE staff?
The 1% pay increase is applied pro rata for HSE staff working less than full-time hours. Part-time staff should confirm their pro rata calculation to ensure the 1% increase is applied to their actual hours.
What should HSE staff do if they notice an issue with their pay increase?
HSE staff should check their payslip once their area's processing window opens and confirm both the updated rate and the arrears figure. If something looks off after the area's window has passed, they should raise it with their line manager or local HR/payroll office.

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