NHS Band 8d Salary 2026/27
NHS Band 8d pays £94,356 to £108,814 a year under Agenda for Change. That's about £4,850.60 a month take-home at the entry point.
| Pay point | Annual salary | NHS pension | Monthly take-home | Scotland taxpayer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | £94,356 | 12.5% | £4,850.60 | £4,648.26 |
| Intermediate | £100,140 | 12.5% | £5,094.01 | £4,870.58 |
| Top | £108,814 | 12.5% | £5,459.04 | £5,203.98 |
Band 8d take home pay calculator
Band 8d take-home pay (entry)
£4,850.60 / month
£58,207.18 a year from £94,356 gross
- Take-home 61.7%
- Income Tax 21.7%
- NI 4.1%
- Pension 12.5%
NHS pension: 12.5% tier = £982.88 a month
Breakdown
| Yearly | Monthly | Weekly | Daily | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | £94,356.00 | £7,863.00 | £1,814.54 | £362.91 | £48.39 |
| Pension | −£11,794.50 | −£982.88 | −£226.82 | −£45.36 | −£6.05 |
| Income Tax | −£20,456.60 | −£1,704.72 | −£393.40 | −£78.68 | −£10.49 |
| National Insurance | −£3,897.72 | −£324.81 | −£74.96 | −£14.99 | −£2.00 |
| Take-home pay | £58,207.18 | £4,850.60 | £1,119.37 | £223.87 | £29.85 |
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 8d earn in 2026/27?
Band 8d pays £94,356 to £108,814 a year for a full-time (37.5-hour) role in England from 1 April 2026.
What is Band 8d take-home pay per month?
At the entry point (£94,356), a full-time Band 8d takes home about £4,850.60 a month after Income Tax, National Insurance and a 12.5% NHS pension contribution.
What is the Band 8d hourly rate?
Based on 37.5 hours a week, Band 8d pays £48.39 to £55.80 an hour before tax.
What jobs are Band 8d?
Typical Band 8d roles include directors and associate directors.