The Ultimate NHS Pay & Salary Guide (2026/27)
Check NHS Pay bands, salary progression and estimated take-home pay for NHS staff in England on Agenda for Change.
Check NHS Salary by Pay Band
Select your NHS band to see the latest salary ranges, annual pay progression and estimated take-home pay after tax, National Insurance and pension contributions.
Band 5
Band 5 Salary
Include nurses, therapists, and other newly qualified clinicians.
Band 6
Band 6 Salary
Includes specialist clinicians, senior nurses and experienced therapists
Band 7
Band 7 Salary
Advanced clinical practitioners, ward managers and team leaders.
Band 8a+
Band 8a+
Senior managers, service leads and specialist advanced roles
Latest NHS Pay Rise (2026)
The NHS pay rise affects all staff on Agenda for Change pay. See how much salaries have increased and what it means for you.
NHS Take-Home Pay Calculator
Estimate your monthly NHS take-home salary after income tax, National Insurance and NHS pension contributions.
Compare NHS Pay Bands
Compare NHS salaries across different bands to understand career progression and potential earnings at each stage.
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Fact: Around 50 -60% of NHS staff are in Band 5 and Band 6 roles,
making these the most common pay bands across the NHS workforce.
NHS Pay Rise 2026/27 - Updated Salary Tables
| Band | Starting Salary | Mid-Point | Top of Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band 2 | £25,272 | N/A | £25,272 |
| Band 3 | £25,760 | N/A | £27,476 |
| Band 4 | £28,392 | N/A | £31,157 |
| Band 5 | £32,073 | £34,592 | £39,043 |
| Band 6 | £39,959 | £42,170 | £48,117 |
| Band 7 | £49,387 | £51,932 | £56,515 |
| Band 8a | £57,528 | £60,417 | £64,750 |
| Band 8b | £66,582 | £70,896 | £77,368 |
| Band 8c | £79,504 | £84,346 | £91,609 |
| Band 8d | £94,356 | £100,140 | £108,814 |
| Band 9 | £112,782 | £119,583 | £129,783 |
Where our NHS Salary Data comes from
NHS salary figures on this website are based on official pay scales published by NHS Employers and the Department of Health and Social Care. Agenda for change pay ranges are updated when new national pay awards are announced.