Pay bands

NHS Band 7 take home pay for 2026/27: about £2,934 a month at entry and £3,309 at the top after tax, NI and pension. Includes London weighting.

NHS Band 6 take home pay for 2026/27: about £2,430 a month at entry and £2,866 at the top after tax, NI and pension. Includes London weighting.

NHS Band 5 take home pay for 2026/27: about £2,040 a month at entry and £2,381 at the top after tax, NI and pension. Includes London weighting.