Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 June 2026. It was answered by Satvir Kaur (Labour) on Thursday, 25 June 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Permanent Secretaries: Pay
- Question
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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether a salary of £310,000 to £314,999 a year is the new benchmark for Permanent Secretary pay.
- Answer
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No. The government’s evidence to the Senior Salaries Review Body sets out that the pay range for the majority of permanent secretary roles is £155,000 to £220,000.
Details of permanent secretary salaries are published in the relevant department’s Annual Report and Accounts annually.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 8052
- Session
- 2026-27
- Related items
- Subjects
- Pay Permanent secretaries
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- 2026-08-28 18:14:18 +0100
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