Choose your NHS band and pay point to see annual salary, monthly gross pay and an hourly rate in seconds.
Pick a band, choose a pay point, set your hours and model optional unsocial-hours enhancements. Basic pay is shown first, with a separate custom gross estimate.
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Explore each 2026/27 band on its own page for a focused salary breakdown.
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From Band 1 through Band 9, including 8a, 8b, 8c and 8d.
The calculator mirrors the published 2026/27 pay points.
Useful context before you compare salaries.
The 2026/27 Agenda for Change basic pay scales for England, effective from 1 April 2026.
No. Band 1 is a closed band for new entrants.
No. It shows gross basic pay. Actual take-home pay depends on tax, National Insurance, pension and other circumstances.
Higher Cost Area Supplement can increase pay for eligible staff in specific areas. This base calculator uses standard basic pay rather than an HCAS-inclusive figure.