NHS Band 8a Salary 2026/27
Band 8a pays £57,528–£64,750 a year under Agenda for Change in England from 1 April 2026. Full-time take-home pay is about £3,147 a month at entry, rising to £3,432 at the top.
Band 8a pay points and take-home pay
| Pay point | Annual | Monthly gross | Hourly | Take-home / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | £57,528 | £4,794 | £29.40 | £3,147 |
| Intermediate | £60,417 | £5,035 | £30.88 | £3,261 |
| Top | £64,750 | £5,396 | £33.09 | £3,432 |
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 8a deductions at entry
Income tax
£10,443
National Insurance
£3,161
NHS pension
£6,156
Take-home (year)
£37,768
Band 8a London weighting (HCAS)
| Area | Entry with HCAS | Top with HCAS |
|---|---|---|
| Inner London | £66,274 | £73,496 |
| Outer London | £63,665 | £70,887 |
| Fringe | £59,798 | £67,020 |
Who is on Band 8a?
Typical Band 8a roles include consultant practitioners, modern matrons, service managers and principal clinicians. Band 8a has three pay points: entry, after 2 years and after 5 years.
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How much is NHS Band 8a pay in 2026/27?
Band 8a pays £57,528–£64,750 a year for a full-time (37.5 hour) role in England from 1 April 2026.
What is the Band 8a hourly rate?
The Band 8a hourly rate is £29.40 at entry, rising to £33.09 at the top pay point, before tax.
What is Band 8a take-home pay per month?
A full-time Band 8a employee takes home about £3,147 a month at entry and £3,432 at the top point, after tax, National Insurance and NHS pension (tax code 1257L, no student loan).
How do you progress through Band 8a?
Band 8a has three pay points: entry, after 2 years and after 5 years.