NHS Band 9 Salary 2026/27
NHS Band 9 pays £112,782 to £129,783 a year under Agenda for Change. That's about £5,626.03 a month take-home at the entry point.
| Pay point | Annual salary | NHS pension | Monthly take-home | Scotland taxpayer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | £112,782 | 12.5% | £5,626.03 | £5,356.50 |
| Intermediate | £119,583 | 12.5% | £5,835.00 | £5,531.03 |
| Top | £129,783 | 12.5% | £6,115.49 | £5,755.73 |
Band 9 take home pay calculator
Band 9 take-home pay (entry)
£5,626.03 / month
£67,512.31 a year from £112,782 gross
- Take-home 59.9%
- Income Tax 23.9%
- NI 3.8%
- Pension 12.5%
NHS pension: 12.5% tier = £1,174.81 a month
Breakdown
| Yearly | Monthly | Weekly | Daily | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | £112,782.00 | £9,398.50 | £2,168.88 | £433.78 | £57.84 |
| Pension | −£14,097.75 | −£1,174.81 | −£271.11 | −£54.22 | −£7.23 |
| Income Tax | −£26,905.70 | −£2,242.14 | −£517.42 | −£103.48 | −£13.80 |
| National Insurance | −£4,266.24 | −£355.52 | −£82.04 | −£16.41 | −£2.19 |
| Take-home pay | £67,512.31 | £5,626.03 | £1,298.31 | £259.66 | £34.62 |
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 9 earn in 2026/27?
Band 9 pays £112,782 to £129,783 a year for a full-time (37.5-hour) role in England from 1 April 2026.
What is Band 9 take-home pay per month?
At the entry point (£112,782), a full-time Band 9 takes home about £5,626.03 a month after Income Tax, National Insurance and a 12.5% NHS pension contribution.
What is the Band 9 hourly rate?
Based on 37.5 hours a week, Band 9 pays £57.84 to £66.56 an hour before tax.
What jobs are Band 9?
Typical Band 9 roles include chief officers and executive directors.