NHS Staff Tools
About This Project
Free, independent tools built for NHS staff across England — helping you understand your pay, leave, and entitlements under Agenda for Change.
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About the author
Alex Metthow
NHS Professional · Creator of NHS Staff Tools
I've spent over 8 years working in the NHS, primarily within operational management and workforce planning. Throughout my career, I've worked closely with Agenda for Change pay structures, staff rostering, and HR processes — giving me first-hand insight into the questions NHS staff ask every day.
I hold a degree in Healthcare Management and have worked across multiple NHS trusts in England, supporting teams with workforce data, pay queries, and leave administration. I've seen the gaps in accessible information and built NHS Staff Tools to fill them.
Every calculator on this site is built from official NHS Employers pay circulars, the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook, and HMRC tax data. I update the tools each financial year and cross-check against published pay scales to ensure accuracy.
Why I built this
After years of colleagues asking me to help work out their take-home pay, leave entitlement, or what a promotion would actually mean for their salary, I realised there was no simple, free tool that gave instant, accurate answers based on real AfC data.
The official NHS pay circulars and T&C handbook are comprehensive, but they're not designed for quick answers. I wanted to build something that gives NHS staff clear results in seconds — without needing a spreadsheet, an HR login, or a calculator app.
This is a personal, independent project — not affiliated with NHS England or any trust. It's built with care, kept up to date with each year's pay data, and will always be free to use.
What I do
NHS Staff Tools provides quick, accurate calculators for annual leave entitlement, pay band take-home pay, and salary comparisons between bands and pay points.
Everything runs in your browser — no data is collected, no accounts are needed, and it's completely free to use. I also publish helpful guides about NHS pay, leave, and pension to help you make informed decisions.
Our tools
Annual Leave
Calculate your NHS leave entitlement with pro-rata for part-time staff
NHS Pay Calculator
Take-home pay after tax, NI, pension & London weighting
Holiday Calculator
Pro-rata holiday entitlement & holiday pay
Pay Rise Calculator
See how a pay rise affects your take-home
Salary Comparison
Compare two pay bands side by side
Data sources
- Annual leave entitlements — NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook (NHS Employers)
- Pay scales — 2026/27 Agenda for Change pay scales (NHS Employers)
- Tax & National Insurance — HMRC 2026/27 rates and thresholds
- Pension contributions — NHS Pension Scheme (NHSBSA) 2026/27 tiered rates
Who is this for?
Any NHS staff member covered by Agenda for Change terms and conditions. This includes nurses, allied health professionals, healthcare assistants, admin staff, and many more roles across the NHS in England.
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