NHS Band 8c Salary 2026/27
NHS Band 8c pays £79,504 to £91,609 a year under Agenda for Change. That's about £4,225.58 a month take-home at the entry point.
| Pay point | Annual salary | NHS pension | Monthly take-home | Scotland taxpayer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | £79,504 | 12.5% | £4,225.58 | £4,063.80 |
| Intermediate | £84,346 | 12.5% | £4,429.34 | £4,260.50 |
| Top | £91,609 | 12.5% | £4,735.00 | £4,542.67 |
Band 8c take home pay calculator
Band 8c take-home pay (entry)
£4,225.58 / month
£50,706.92 a year from £79,504 gross
- Take-home 63.8%
- Income Tax 19.2%
- NI 4.5%
- Pension 12.5%
NHS pension: 12.5% tier = £828.17 a month
Breakdown
| Yearly | Monthly | Weekly | Daily | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | £79,504.00 | £6,625.33 | £1,528.92 | £305.78 | £40.77 |
| Pension | −£9,938.00 | −£828.17 | −£191.12 | −£38.22 | −£5.10 |
| Income Tax | −£15,258.40 | −£1,271.53 | −£293.43 | −£58.69 | −£7.82 |
| National Insurance | −£3,600.68 | −£300.06 | −£69.24 | −£13.85 | −£1.85 |
| Take-home pay | £50,706.92 | £4,225.58 | £975.13 | £195.03 | £26.00 |
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 8c earn in 2026/27?
Band 8c pays £79,504 to £91,609 a year for a full-time (37.5-hour) role in England from 1 April 2026.
What is Band 8c take-home pay per month?
At the entry point (£79,504), a full-time Band 8c takes home about £4,225.58 a month after Income Tax, National Insurance and a 12.5% NHS pension contribution.
What is the Band 8c hourly rate?
Based on 37.5 hours a week, Band 8c pays £40.77 to £46.98 an hour before tax.
What jobs are Band 8c?
Typical Band 8c roles include senior heads of service, deputy directors.