Does Metropolitan Police Service pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Metropolitan Police Service employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Metropolitan Police Service. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Metropolitan Police Service?

27% of Metropolitan Police Service employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Metropolitan Police Service 2.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.5 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Metropolitan Police Service?

Police Officer (271) , Police Constable (124) , Detective Constable (78) , Communications Officer (49) , Police Detective (45) , Detective (36) , Police Sergeant (30) , Detective Sergeant (26) , Trainee Detective Constable (19) , Intelligence Analyst (15) , Communication Officer (11) , Inspector (11) , PCSO (11) , Special Constable (11) , Detective Superintendent (10)

What are the pros of working at Metropolitan Police Service according to real employee reviews?

"Some great people and very diverse despite what is written about the Met in the press." ((in 63 reviews)); "Good pension and commutation although the new police pension is not so good.." ((in 59 reviews)); "It was good pay and life skills" ((in 53 reviews)); "You meet some great colleagues and make friends for life however I can honestly say I would only trust 10% of them." ((in 46 reviews)); "Top end salary is good" ((in 38 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Metropolitan Police Service according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and not great for family" ((in 82 reviews)); "Culture and No work life balance" ((in 55 reviews)); "Promotion isn’t based on ability to lead causing a good amount of unprofessional individuals with poor leadership qualities in senior roles." ((in 24 reviews)); "Budget cuts have resulted in the closing down of police buildings and have contributed to low morale." ((in 21 reviews)); "Overworked, dated infrastructure/software and senior management more concerned about their next promotion than anything else" ((in 20 reviews))

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Metropolitan Police Service Reviews

2.8

27% would recommend to a friend

(1,275 total reviews)

Sir Mark Rowley

27% approve of CEO

20% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Diversity and inclusion

2.7

Compensation and benefits

2.5

Culture and values

2.2

Work/Life balance

2.0

Senior management

Metropolitan Police Service has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,275 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Metropolitan Police Service employee rating is 23% below average for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

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1K reviews

3.0

Jun 9, 2026

Good job security, but pay and benefits lack value

Recovery lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Large organisation and can work in different departments. Job security is good

Cons

Pay and benefits are rubbish.

2.0

Jun 9, 2026

Rewarding work and great colleagues, but toxic culture

Detective constable

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Really rewarding work Great colleagues

Cons

Toxic environment and old school mentality

4.0

Jun 8, 2026

Career growth available, but expect long hours

Police constable

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Career development and progression opportunties

Cons

Long hours and non optional overtime

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Good job security, but pay and benefits lack value

Rewarding work and great colleagues, but toxic culture

Career growth available, but expect long hours

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