Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis

Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis
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Incumbent Matt Jukes since May 2025
Reports to	Commissioner
Appointer	Monarch on advice of the Home Secretary
Term length	Fixed term (maximum of 5 years, extendable)
Formation	1829
Deputy	Assistant Commissioners of Police of the Metropolis
Salary	£250,944 per annum
Website	www.met.police.uk

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The Deputy Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, commonly referred to simply as the Deputy Commissioner, is the second-in-command of London's Metropolitan Police Service. The rank is senior to Assistant Commissioner, but junior by one rank to Commissioner. The Deputy Commissioner's salary from 1 September 2010 is £214,722, making them the second highest paid British police officer.