NHS Band 6 Salary 2026/27
NHS Band 6 pays £39,959 to £48,117 a year under Agenda for Change. That's about £2,429.77 a month take-home at the entry point.
| Pay point | Annual salary | NHS pension | Monthly take-home | Scotland taxpayer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | £39,959 | 9.8% | £2,429.77 | £2,427.65 |
| Intermediate | £42,170 | 9.8% | £2,547.99 | £2,544.20 |
| Top | £48,117 | 9.8% | £2,865.96 | £2,857.70 |
Band 6 take home pay calculator
Band 6 take-home pay (entry)
£2,429.77 / month
£29,157.29 a year from £39,959 gross
- Take-home 73.0%
- Income Tax 11.7%
- NI 5.5%
- Pension 9.8%
NHS pension: 9.8% tier = £326.33 a month
Breakdown
| Yearly | Monthly | Weekly | Daily | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | £39,959.00 | £3,329.92 | £768.44 | £153.69 | £20.49 |
| Pension | −£3,915.98 | −£326.33 | −£75.31 | −£15.06 | −£2.01 |
| Income Tax | −£4,694.60 | −£391.22 | −£90.28 | −£18.06 | −£2.41 |
| National Insurance | −£2,191.12 | −£182.59 | −£42.14 | −£8.43 | −£1.12 |
| Take-home pay | £29,157.29 | £2,429.77 | £560.72 | £112.14 | £14.95 |
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 6 earn in 2026/27?
Band 6 pays £39,959 to £48,117 a year for a full-time (37.5-hour) role in England from 1 April 2026.
What is Band 6 take-home pay per month?
At the entry point (£39,959), a full-time Band 6 takes home about £2,429.77 a month after Income Tax, National Insurance and a 9.8% NHS pension contribution.
What is the Band 6 hourly rate?
Based on 37.5 hours a week, Band 6 pays £20.49 to £24.68 an hour before tax.
What jobs are Band 6?
Typical Band 6 roles include senior nurses, specialist nurses, experienced allied health professionals.