2026/27 Local Government and Teachers’ Pay Awards Update
September 15, 2026New pay awards confirmed for local government staff
The Local Government Pay Award for the year 2026/27 has been officially confirmed. This announcement affects employees covered by the National Joint Council (NJC) pay agreement, which includes a wide range of local government workers.
Teachers’ pay award proposals submitted for consultation
In addition to the confirmed NJC pay award, draft proposals for the Teachers’ Pay Award for 2026/27 have been submitted and are currently out for consultation. These proposals will be reviewed and discussed before any final decisions are made.
Details and next steps
- The confirmed NJC pay award applies to local government employees for the 2026/27 financial year.
- Teachers’ pay proposals are at the consultation stage, meaning feedback from relevant stakeholders is being sought.
- Final decisions on teachers’ pay will follow once the consultation period concludes and all responses have been considered.
Both pay awards are part of ongoing efforts to review and adjust public sector salaries in line with economic conditions and workforce needs. Further updates will be provided as consultations progress and agreements are finalised.
