Free NHS pay calculator for 2025/26. Select your Agenda for Change band and point to see your salary, tax, NI, pension and take-home pay.
Select your Agenda for Change (AfC) band and pay point to calculate your take-home pay after income tax, National Insurance, and NHS pension contributions. All rates are based on the 2025/26 NHS pay scales.
The table below shows the full Agenda for Change pay bands for 2025/26. These rates apply to NHS staff in England. Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland may have slightly different rates.
| Band | Minimum | Maximum | Typical Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band 1 | £23,615 | £23,615 | Domestic, catering assistant |
| Band 2 | £23,615 | £25,674 | Healthcare assistant, porter |
| Band 3 | £25,674 | £28,407 | Senior HCA, phlebotomist |
| Band 4 | £28,407 | £31,437 | Assistant practitioner, admin |
| Band 5 | £29,970 | £36,483 | Newly qualified nurse, OT, physio |
| Band 6 | £37,338 | £44,962 | Senior nurse, specialist practitioner |
| Band 7 | £46,148 | £52,809 | Advanced practitioner, ward manager |
| Band 8a | £53,755 | £60,504 | Principal practitioner, manager |
| Band 8b | £62,215 | £72,293 | Senior manager, consultant nurse |
| Band 8c | £73,664 | £86,074 | Associate director |
| Band 8d | £87,754 | £101,477 | Deputy director |
| Band 9 | £105,385 | £121,271 | Chief nurse, director |
NHS pension contributions are tiered based on your pensionable pay. Higher earners pay a larger percentage. All NHS employees are automatically enrolled in the NHS Pension Scheme.
| Pensionable Pay | Contribution Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to £13,247 | 5.2% |
| £13,248 - £26,823 | 6.5% |
| £26,824 - £32,691 | 8.3% |
| £32,692 - £49,078 | 9.8% |
| £49,079 - £77,274 | 10.7% |
| £77,275 - £114,525 | 12.5% |
| Over £114,525 | 13.5% |
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Data verified against official NHS and UK government sources. Last checked April 2026.