NHS Band 8a Salary 2026/27
NHS Band 8a pays £57,528 to £64,750 a year under Agenda for Change. That's about £3,352.53 a month take-home at the entry point.
| Pay point | Annual salary | NHS pension | Monthly take-home | Scotland taxpayer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | £57,528 | 10.7% | £3,352.53 | £3,221.07 |
| Intermediate | £60,417 | 10.7% | £3,476.71 | £3,340.95 |
| Top | £64,750 | 10.7% | £3,662.95 | £3,520.75 |
Band 8a take home pay calculator
Band 8a take-home pay (entry)
£3,352.53 / month
£40,230.34 a year from £57,528 gross
- Take-home 69.9%
- Income Tax 13.9%
- NI 5.5%
- Pension 10.7%
NHS pension: 10.7% tier = £512.96 a month
Breakdown
| Yearly | Monthly | Weekly | Daily | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | £57,528.00 | £4,794.00 | £1,106.31 | £221.26 | £29.50 |
| Pension | −£6,155.50 | −£512.96 | −£118.38 | −£23.68 | −£3.16 |
| Income Tax | −£7,981.00 | −£665.08 | −£153.48 | −£30.70 | −£4.09 |
| National Insurance | −£3,161.16 | −£263.43 | −£60.79 | −£12.16 | −£1.62 |
| Take-home pay | £40,230.34 | £3,352.53 | £773.66 | £154.73 | £20.63 |
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 8a earn in 2026/27?
Band 8a pays £57,528 to £64,750 a year for a full-time (37.5-hour) role in England from 1 April 2026.
What is Band 8a take-home pay per month?
At the entry point (£57,528), a full-time Band 8a takes home about £3,352.53 a month after Income Tax, National Insurance and a 10.7% NHS pension contribution.
What is the Band 8a hourly rate?
Based on 37.5 hours a week, Band 8a pays £29.50 to £33.21 an hour before tax.
What jobs are Band 8a?
Typical Band 8a roles include modern matrons, consultant therapists, senior managers.