NHS Band 5 Salary 2026/27
Band 5 pays £32,073–£39,043 a year under Agenda for Change in England from 1 April 2026. Full-time take-home pay is about £1,996 a month at entry, rising to £2,317 at the top.
Band 5 pay points and take-home pay
| Pay point | Annual | Monthly gross | Hourly | Take-home / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | £32,073 | £2,673 | £16.39 | £1,996 |
| Intermediate | £34,592 | £2,883 | £17.68 | £2,130 |
| Top | £39,043 | £3,254 | £19.95 | £2,317 |
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 5 deductions at entry
Income tax
£3,901
National Insurance
£1,560
NHS pension
£2,662
Take-home (year)
£23,950
Band 5 London weighting (HCAS)
| Area | Entry with HCAS | Top with HCAS |
|---|---|---|
| Inner London | £38,488 | £46,852 |
| Outer London | £36,943 | £44,899 |
| Fringe | £33,677 | £40,995 |
Who is on Band 5?
Typical Band 5 roles include newly qualified nurses, paramedics, radiographers, physiotherapists and other allied health professionals. Band 5 has three pay points: entry, after 2 years and after 4 years.
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How much is NHS Band 5 pay in 2026/27?
Band 5 pays £32,073–£39,043 a year for a full-time (37.5 hour) role in England from 1 April 2026.
What is the Band 5 hourly rate?
The Band 5 hourly rate is £16.39 at entry, rising to £19.95 at the top pay point, before tax.
What is Band 5 take-home pay per month?
A full-time Band 5 employee takes home about £1,996 a month at entry and £2,317 at the top point, after tax, National Insurance and NHS pension (tax code 1257L, no student loan).
How do you progress through Band 5?
Band 5 has three pay points: entry, after 2 years and after 4 years.