NHS Band 3 Salary 2026/27
Band 3 pays £25,760–£27,476 a year under Agenda for Change in England from 1 April 2026. Full-time take-home pay is about £1,699 a month at entry, rising to £1,793 at the top.
Band 3 pay points and take-home pay
| Pay point | Annual | Monthly gross | Hourly | Take-home / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | £25,760 | £2,147 | £13.16 | £1,699 |
| Top | £27,476 | £2,290 | £14.04 | £1,793 |
Full-time 37.5 hours a week. Take-home after income tax (1257L), National Insurance and NHS pension. Excludes student loan and unsocial hours.
Band 3 deductions at entry
Income tax
£2,638
National Insurance
£1,055
NHS pension
£1,674
Take-home (year)
£20,392
Band 3 London weighting (HCAS)
| Area | Entry with HCAS | Top with HCAS |
|---|---|---|
| Inner London | £31,554 | £33,270 |
| Outer London | £30,630 | £32,346 |
| Fringe | £27,106 | £28,850 |
Who is on Band 3?
Typical Band 3 roles include senior healthcare assistants, clinical support workers, administrators and receptionists. Band 3 has two pay points. You normally move to the top point after 2 years.
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How much is NHS Band 3 pay in 2026/27?
Band 3 pays £25,760–£27,476 a year for a full-time (37.5 hour) role in England from 1 April 2026.
What is the Band 3 hourly rate?
The Band 3 hourly rate is £13.16 at entry, rising to £14.04 at the top pay point, before tax.
What is Band 3 take-home pay per month?
A full-time Band 3 employee takes home about £1,699 a month at entry and £1,793 at the top point, after tax, National Insurance and NHS pension (tax code 1257L, no student loan).
How do you progress through Band 3?
Band 3 has two pay points. You normally move to the top point after 2 years.