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<p>Defra follows the pay remit guidance set by HM Treasury for staff at delegated
grades and Cabinet Office for Senior Civil Servants. For the most recent pay reviews,
this meant that Defra implemented average pay awards within the 2.5% limit for delegated
grades and 2% for Senior Civil Servants, as set out in the guidance.</p><p> </p><p>The
biggest pay rise given to someone in Core Defra in the last 12 months in percentage
terms was 68.5%.</p><p> </p><p>The biggest pay rise given to someone in Core Defra
in the last 12 months in cash terms was £22,000.</p><p> </p><p>These pay rises are
the result of promotions to new roles with greater responsibilities and accountability.</p>
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