ABOUT

About this calculator

A transparent, independent calculator designed to make NHS take-home pay easier to explore.

What this site does

This site provides an interactive estimate of NHS take-home pay using the inputs available in the calculator. It is designed for planning and comparison, not as an official payroll system.

What this site is not

This is not an NHS service and is not affiliated with NHS England, NHS Scotland, NHS Wales, HSC Northern Ireland, NHS Employers or any NHS trust. “NHS” is used descriptively to identify the subject of the calculator.

How to use it

  1. Choose your UK country and pay band.
  2. Select the relevant pay point and contracted hours.
  3. Add optional pension, student-loan, HCAS, unsocial-hours and other inputs where applicable.
  4. Review the estimate and compare it with your actual payslip.

See the sources and methodology for the data trail and the disclaimer for important limitations.