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Each band has a number of pay points which staff progress to annually until they reach the top of a pay band.
Agenda for change rates below include the new pay rise for 2025/26 to compare with 2024/25 salary.
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Band 2
Band 2 staff include healthcare assistants, receptionists, phlebotomists, administrative staff, domestic staff and catering staff.
| Years Experience | 2024-25 | 2024-25 Deductions | 2025-26 | 2025-26 Deductions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years Exp |
2024-25 Pay |
2024-25 Deductions |
2025-26 Pay |
2025-26 Deductions |
| 0+ | £23,614 | £24,465 |
Band 3
Band 3 staff include clinical support workers, therapy assistants, pharmacy assistants, administrative workers and clerical staff.
| Years Experience | 2024-25 | 2024-25 Deductions | 2025-26 | 2025-26 Deductions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years Exp |
2024-25 Pay |
2024-25 Deductions |
2025-26 Pay |
2025-26 Deductions |
| 0-2 | £24,071 | £24,937 | ||
| 2+ | £25,674 | £26,598 |
Band 4
Band 4 staff include nursing associates, associate practitioners, pharmacy technicians, bed managers and senior clerical staff.
| Years Experience | 2024-25 | 2024-25 Deductions | 2025-26 | 2025-26 Deductions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years Exp |
2024-25 Pay |
2024-25 Deductions |
2025-26 Pay |
2025-26 Deductions |
| 0-3 | £26,530 | £27,485 | ||
| 3+ | £29,114 | £30,162 |
Band 5
Band 5 staff include nurses, newly qualified midwives, paramedics, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists.
| Years Experience | 2024-25 | 2024-25 Deductions | 2025-26 | 2025-26 Deductions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years Exp |
2024-25 Pay |
2024-25 Deductions |
2025-26 Pay |
2025-26 Deductions |
| 0-2 | £29,969 | £31,049 | ||
| 2-4 | £32,324 | £33,487 | ||
| 4+ | £36,483 | £37,796 |
Band 6
Band 6 staff include junior sisters, charge nurses, midwives, paramedics, newly-qualified pharmacists and biomedical scientists.
| Years Experience | 2024-25 | 2024-25 Deductions | 2025-26 | 2025-26 Deductions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years Exp |
2024-25 Pay |
2024-25 Deductions |
2025-26 Pay |
2025-26 Deductions |
| 0-2 | £37,339 | £38,682 | ||
| 2-5 | £39,404 | £40,823 | ||
| 5+ | £44,962 | £46,580 |
Band 7
Band 7 staff include ward sisters, charge nurses, senior physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists and senior midwives.
| Years Experience | 2024-25 | 2024-25 Deductions | 2025-26 | 2025-26 Deductions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years Exp |
2024-25 Pay |
2024-25 Deductions |
2025-26 Pay |
2025-26 Deductions |
| 0-2 | £46,148 | £47,810 | ||
| 2-5 | £48,526 | £50,273 | ||
| 5+ | £52,809 | £54,710 |
Band 8a
Band 8a staff include matrons, advanced clinical practitioners, service managers and speciality leads.
| Years Experience | 2024-25 | 2024-25 Deductions | 2025-26 | 2025-26 Deductions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years Exp |
2024-25 Pay |
2024-25 Deductions |
2025-26 Pay |
2025-26 Deductions |
| 0-2 | £53,754 | £55,690 | ||
| 2-5 | £56,454 | £58,487 | ||
| 5+ | £60,503 | £62,682 |
Band 8b
Band 8b staff include psychologists, lead pharmacists and lead clinicians.
| Years Experience | 2024-25 | 2024-25 Deductions | 2025-26 | 2025-26 Deductions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years Exp |
2024-25 Pay |
2024-25 Deductions |
2025-26 Pay |
2025-26 Deductions |
| 0-2 | £62,215 | £64,455 | ||
| 2-5 | £66,247 | £68,631 | ||
| 5+ | £72,299 | £74,896 |
Band 8c
Band 8c staff include heads of clinical service, senior HR managers, tactical response leads and service owners
| Years Experience | 2024-25 | 2024-25 Deductions | 2025-26 | 2025-26 Deductions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years Exp |
2024-25 Pay |
2024-25 Deductions |
2025-26 Pay |
2025-26 Deductions |
| 0-2 | £74,290 | £76,965 | ||
| 2-5 | £78,814 | £81,652 | ||
| 5+ | £85,601 | £88,682 |
Band 8d
Band 8d staff include deputy directors of clinical services, deputy chief nurse, consultant clinical scientists and departmental heads.
| Years Experience | 2024-25 | 2024-25 Deductions | 2025-26 | 2025-26 Deductions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years Exp |
2024-25 Pay |
2024-25 Deductions |
2025-26 Pay |
2025-26 Deductions |
| 0-2 | £88,167 | £91,342 | ||
| 2-5 | £93,571 | £96,941 | ||
| 5+ | £101,677 | £105,337 |
Band 9
Band 9 staff include nurse consultants, director of clinical services and chief nursing officers.
| Years Experience | 2024-25 | 2024-25 Deductions | 2025-26 | 2025-26 Deductions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years Exp |
2024-25 Pay |
2024-25 Deductions |
2025-26 Pay |
2025-26 Deductions |
| 0-2 | £105,385 | £109,179 | ||
| 2-5 | £111,739 | £115,763 | ||
| 5+ | £121,271 | £125,637 |
Pay progression changed in the 2018 NHS pay deal from spine points to years experience at each band to prevent someone with lower responsibility from being paid more than someone with higher responsibility. Full details of the current payment scheme including moving to a post on a different band, having a break in service and more can be seen in
NHS Pay Bands Calculator 2025/26 – Check Your NHS Salary Instantly
Welcome to NHS bands pay the easiest way to calculate your NHS salary, pay band progression, and take-home pay. Whether you are a nurse, healthcare assistant, paramedic, or admin staff, our NHS pay band calculator helps you see exactly how much you should earn in 2024/25, including overtime, london weighting, and pension deductions.
What are NHS pay bands?
NHS staff in the uk are paid under the agenda for change (afc) system. This covers most roles except doctors, dentists, and senior executives. There are 9 pay bands, each with pay points (or steps) based on experience and performance.
- Band 2–3: healthcare assistants, clerical staff, porters
- Band 4: assistant practitioners, admin supervisors
- Band 5: newly qualified nurses, midwives, radiographers, paramedics
- Band 6: specialist nurses, senior clinicians, team leaders
- Band 7: ward managers, advanced practitioners
- Band 8a–8d: senior managers, consultant-level allied health professionals
- Band 9: very senior managers and directors
Use our calculator above to find your exact nhs salary by band and pay point.
NHS pay scales 2025/26 (UK-Wide)
The latest nhs pay scales apply across england, scotland, wales, and northern ireland, with slight variations. Staff in london and surrounding areas also receive a high-cost area supplement (hcas), also called london weighting.
NHS pay calculator features
- Choose your band and pay step
- View gross and net salary (before & after tax)
- Adjust for part-time hours
- Add overtime & unsocial hours (nights, weekends, bank holidays)
- Include pension contributions
- See your take-home pay instantly
People Also Ask (FAQs)
Frequently asked questions are following.
How do nhs pay bands work?
NHS pay bands are structured levels that group jobs by responsibility, skills, and experience. Staff start at the bottom of a band and progress upwards through pay points.
What is the salary for nhs band 5 in 2024?
The band 5 nhs salary starts from around £28,000 per year and rises to over £34,000 depending on pay step.
Do nhs staff get paid more in London?
Yes. Nhs workers in london and nearby high-cost areas get an additional london weighting (high-cost area supplement), which increases their basic pay.
What is the highest nhs pay band?
Band 9 is the highest nhs pay band, usually for senior executives and directors, with salaries over £100,000 per year.
How is nhs overtime calculated?
Overtime and unsocial hours (nights, weekends, bank holidays) are paid at enhanced rates on top of basic salary.
Why use nhs bands pay?
- Updated with the latest 2024/25 nhs pay scales
- Covers all bands (2–9) and pay steps
- Works for all uk nations (england, scotland, wales, northern ireland)
- Quick, accurate, and free to use
Start by selecting your nhs pay band in the calculator above and instantly see your salary details.