Under the proposals 16 per cent of Devon and Cornwall's force's employees will see their pay reduced, although the change won't come into effect for at least a year.
Most staff salaries will either stay the same, or go up.
The unions Unison, GMB and Unite have balloted their members, but with the recommendation that they accept the changes.
Political friction as Devon’s budget approved
Council tax will rise
Call for West Devon to be split to get best for residents
Residents in the north look to Exeter; and to Plymouth in the south
Dartmouth residents bemoan year-long closure of key road
Residents submit petition with around 2,500 signatures calling for action
Hard up charity will get more help from lottery cash
Citizens Advice helped more than 3,000 in North Devon over six months
Campaign for emergency phones at bridges to save lives
Temporary mobiles are in place at the moment
