NHS Pay Rise &
Salary Guide (2026)
Check NHS Pay bands, salary progression and estimated take-home pay for NHS staff in England.
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
View Band 5 Salary >
Band 7
Band 7 Salary
Advanced practitioners, ward managers and team leaders.
View Band 5 Salary >
Band 8a
Band 8a Salary
Senior managers, service leads and specialist advanced roles
View Band 5 Salary >
Latest NHS Pay Rise (2026)
The latest NHS pay rise affects all staff under the Agenda for Change pay system. See how much salaries have increased and what it means for each pay band.
Full Pay Rise Breakdown >
NHS Take-Home Pay Calculator
Estimate your monthly NHS take-home salary after income tax, National Insurance and NHS pension contributions.
Calculate Take-Home Pay >
Compare NHS Pay Bands
Compare NHS salaries across different bands to understand career progression and potential earnings at each stage.
Compare NHS Pay Bands >
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.
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. Pay ranges are updated when new national pay awards are announced.