NHS Band 6 Starting Salary 2026/27: £36,483
Take-home pay: ~£2,285/month after tax, NI, and pension (9.8%)
NHS Band 6 Salary 2026/27 — All Spine Points
Band 6 has 7 spine points with annual progression. Most Band 6 staff are promoted from Band 5 after gaining experience. See the full NHS pay scales for all bands.
| Spine Point | Annual Salary | Monthly Gross | Monthly Take Home* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point 1 (Starting) | £36,483 | £3,040 | £2,285 |
| Point 2 | £37,846 | £3,154 | £2,362 |
| Point 3 | £39,274 | £3,273 | £2,442 |
| Point 4 | £40,768 | £3,397 | £2,524 |
| Point 5 | £42,121 | £3,510 | £2,601 |
| Point 6 | £43,151 | £3,596 | £2,657 |
| Point 7 (Top) | £44,608 | £3,717 | £2,738 |
*After tax, NI, and 9.8% pension. No student loan.
Band 6 Hourly Rates & Enhancements
| Point | Basic Rate | Night (+30%) | Sunday (+60%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point 1 | £18.71 | £24.32 | £29.94 |
| Point 4 | £20.91 | £27.18 | £33.46 |
| Point 7 | £22.88 | £29.74 | £36.61 |
Typical Band 6 Roles
- Senior Staff Nurse / Sister / Charge Nurse
- Specialist Nurses (e.g., Diabetes, Cardiac, Oncology)
- Community Matron
- Senior Physiotherapist
- Senior Occupational Therapist
- Senior Radiographer
- Advanced Paramedic Practitioner
- Team Leader roles
Band 6 London Weighting
| Zone | HCAS | Total Salary (Point 1) | Monthly Take Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London | +£7,297 | £43,780 | £2,697 |
| Outer London | +£5,472 | £41,955 | £2,585 |
| Fringe | +£1,824 | £38,307 | £2,388 |
Band 6 vs Band 7 — Promotion Worth
| Band 6 (Top) | Band 7 (Start) | Gain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Salary | £44,608 | £44,608 | £0 |
| Take Home | £2,738 | £2,738 | £0 |
| Future Potential | Stuck at top | Up to £53,134 | +£8,526 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Band 6 take home?
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Starting Band 6 (£36,483) takes home approximately £2,285/month after tax, NI, and 9.8% pension. Top of band (£44,608) takes home £2,738/month.
What is Band 6 hourly rate?
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Band 6 Point 1 is £18.71/hour. With night enhancement (30%) this becomes £24.32/hour. Sunday rate (60%) is £29.94/hour.
What jobs are Band 6?
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Senior staff nurses, sisters/charge nurses, specialist nurses, team leaders, senior physiotherapists, senior occupational therapists, and senior AHP roles.
How long to reach top of Band 6?
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7 years from Point 1 to Point 7. You progress one spine point each year on your anniversary date.
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