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NHS Pay Guides

Expert guides on NHS pay, pensions, and benefits. Written for healthcare professionals by people who understand the system.

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NHS Pay Rise 2026/27 — Complete Guide

Everything about the 3.3% pay rise for 2026/27. When it starts, how much you'll gain, and if it covers inflation. Includes full band-by-band breakdown.

📅 Updated March 2026 ⏱ 8 min read
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NHS Pay Scales 2026/27 — All Bands

Complete NHS Agenda for Change pay scales for 2026/27. All bands, all spine points, England and Scotland. Includes monthly and annual salaries.

📅 Updated March 2026 ⏱ 6 min read
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NHS Band 5 Pay 2026/27 — Nurses & AHPs

Complete Band 5 pay guide for nurses and allied health professionals. Starting salary, take-home pay, hourly rates, and pension contributions.

📅 Updated March 2026 ⏱ 7 min read
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NHS Band 6 Pay 2026/27 — Senior Nurses

Band 6 salary guide for senior nurses and specialist roles. Full pay breakdown, take-home figures, and London weighting explained.

📅 Updated March 2026 ⏱ 7 min read

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We update all guides within 24 hours of official NHS pay announcements. Every figure is verified against official NHS Employers pay scales and HMRC tax rates.

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Unlike other sites that only show gross salaries, we provide actual take-home pay after tax, National Insurance, pension, and student loans.

🎯 Written for NHS Staff

No generic salary advice. Every guide is specific to Agenda for Change terms, NHS pension rules, and AfC entitlements.

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Each guide includes links to our free calculators so you can see your exact figures based on your personal situation.