NHS Band 6 Salary 2026/27
Band 6 pays £39,959–£48,117 a year under Agenda for Change in England from 1 April 2026. Full-time take-home pay is about £2,365 a month at entry, rising to £2,787 at the top.
Band 6 pay points and take-home pay
| Pay point | Annual | Monthly gross | Hourly | Take-home / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | £39,959 | £3,330 | £20.42 | £2,365 |
| Intermediate | £42,170 | £3,514 | £21.55 | £2,479 |
| Top | £48,117 | £4,010 | £24.59 | £2,787 |
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 6 deductions at entry
Income tax
£5,478
National Insurance
£2,191
NHS pension
£3,916
Take-home (year)
£28,374
Band 6 London weighting (HCAS)
| Area | Entry with HCAS | Top with HCAS |
|---|---|---|
| Inner London | £47,951 | £56,863 |
| Outer London | £45,953 | £54,254 |
| Fringe | £41,957 | £50,387 |
Who is on Band 6?
Typical Band 6 roles include senior nurses, specialist practitioners, experienced paramedics and senior allied health professionals. Band 6 has three pay points: entry, after 2 years and after 5 years.
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How much is NHS Band 6 pay in 2026/27?
Band 6 pays £39,959–£48,117 a year for a full-time (37.5 hour) role in England from 1 April 2026.
What is the Band 6 hourly rate?
The Band 6 hourly rate is £20.42 at entry, rising to £24.59 at the top pay point, before tax.
What is Band 6 take-home pay per month?
A full-time Band 6 employee takes home about £2,365 a month at entry and £2,787 at the top point, after tax, National Insurance and NHS pension (tax code 1257L, no student loan).
How do you progress through Band 6?
Band 6 has three pay points: entry, after 2 years and after 5 years.