NHS Band 5 Salary 2026/27
NHS Band 5 pays £32,073 to £39,043 a year under Agenda for Change. That's about £2,040.21 a month take-home at the entry point.
| Pay point | Annual salary | NHS pension | Monthly take-home | Scotland taxpayer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | £32,073 | 8.3% | £2,040.21 | £2,043.52 |
| Intermediate | £34,592 | 8.3% | £2,177.41 | £2,178.89 |
| Top | £39,043 | 9.8% | £2,380.80 | £2,379.36 |
Band 5 take home pay calculator
Band 5 take-home pay (entry)
£2,040.21 / month
£24,482.51 a year from £32,073 gross
- Take-home 76.3%
- Income Tax 10.5%
- NI 4.9%
- Pension 8.3%
NHS pension: 8.3% tier = £221.84 a month
Breakdown
| Yearly | Monthly | Weekly | Daily | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | £32,073.00 | £2,672.75 | £616.79 | £123.36 | £16.45 |
| Pension | −£2,662.06 | −£221.84 | −£51.19 | −£10.24 | −£1.37 |
| Income Tax | −£3,368.19 | −£280.68 | −£64.77 | −£12.95 | −£1.73 |
| National Insurance | −£1,560.24 | −£130.02 | −£30.00 | −£6.00 | −£0.80 |
| Take-home pay | £24,482.51 | £2,040.21 | £470.82 | £94.16 | £12.56 |
Uses the Agenda for Change pay scales for England from 1 April 2026. Excludes high cost area supplements, unsocial hours and overtime.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an NHS Band 5 earn in 2026/27?
Band 5 pays £32,073 to £39,043 a year for a full-time (37.5-hour) role in England from 1 April 2026.
What is Band 5 take-home pay per month?
At the entry point (£32,073), a full-time Band 5 takes home about £2,040.21 a month after Income Tax, National Insurance and a 8.3% NHS pension contribution.
What is the Band 5 hourly rate?
Based on 37.5 hours a week, Band 5 pays £16.45 to £20.02 an hour before tax.
What jobs are Band 5?
Typical Band 5 roles include newly qualified nurses, paramedics, physiotherapists, radiographers.