NHS Band 7 Salary 2026/27
Band 7 pays £49,387–£56,515 a year under Agenda for Change in England from 1 April 2026. Full-time take-home pay is about £2,853 a month at entry, rising to £3,107 at the top.
Band 7 pay points and take-home pay
| Pay point | Annual | Monthly gross | Hourly | Take-home / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | £49,387 | £4,116 | £25.24 | £2,853 |
| Intermediate | £51,932 | £4,328 | £26.54 | £2,966 |
| Top | £56,515 | £4,710 | £28.88 | £3,107 |
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 7 deductions at entry
Income tax
£7,363
National Insurance
£2,945
NHS pension
£4,840
Take-home (year)
£34,238
Band 7 London weighting (HCAS)
| Area | Entry with HCAS | Top with HCAS |
|---|---|---|
| Inner London | £58,133 | £65,261 |
| Outer London | £55,524 | £62,652 |
| Fringe | £51,657 | £58,785 |
Who is on Band 7?
Typical Band 7 roles include advanced practitioners, ward managers, clinical nurse specialists and senior team leaders. Band 7 has three pay points: entry, after 2 years and after 5 years.
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How much is NHS Band 7 pay in 2026/27?
Band 7 pays £49,387–£56,515 a year for a full-time (37.5 hour) role in England from 1 April 2026.
What is the Band 7 hourly rate?
The Band 7 hourly rate is £25.24 at entry, rising to £28.88 at the top pay point, before tax.
What is Band 7 take-home pay per month?
A full-time Band 7 employee takes home about £2,853 a month at entry and £3,107 at the top point, after tax, National Insurance and NHS pension (tax code 1257L, no student loan).
How do you progress through Band 7?
Band 7 has three pay points: entry, after 2 years and after 5 years.