Typical Band 9 roles include: Director of Nursing, Chief Operating Officer, Director of Clinical Strategy, National Specialist Advisor. Below is the complete 2026/27 step point progression, net monthly bank deposit, and regional HCAS comparison.
In the 2026/27 financial year, an NHS Band 9 earns a starting basic salary of £112,782/year (£57.68/hr), progressing to £129,783/year (£66.37/hr) at the top of the band. After standard UK PAYE Income Tax, National Insurance, and 2015 CARE Pension (12.5%–12.5%) deductions, a full-time (37.5h/wk) Band 9 takes home £5,626/month at entry and £6,115/month at the top pay step.
| Step Point | Service Required | Annual Gross | Hourly Rate | Pension (12.5%) | PAYE Tax & NI | Net Monthly Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 0 years (Starting) | £112,782 | £57.68/hr | −£1,175/mo | −£2,598/mo | £5,626/mo (£67,512/yr) |
| After 2 years (Mid) | 2+ years | £119,583 | £61.16/hr | −£1,246/mo | −£2,885/mo | £5,835/mo (£70,020/yr) |
| After 5 years (Top) | 5+ years | £129,783 | £66.37/hr | −£1,352/mo | −£3,348/mo | £6,115/mo (£73,386/yr) |
| UK Region / HCAS Zone | Supplement Rule | Entry Gross (Inc. HCAS) | Entry Net Monthly | Top Step Net Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Standard (England & Wales) | 0% HCAS | £112,782 | £5,626/mo | £6,115/mo |
| London Fringe (+5% HCAS) | Min £1,346 / Max £2,270 | £115,052 | £5,710/mo | £6,178/mo |
| Outer London (+15% HCAS) | Min £4,870 / Max £6,137 | £118,919 | £5,817/mo | £6,284/mo |
| Inner London (+20% HCAS) | Min £5,794 / Max £8,746 | £121,528 | £5,888/mo | £6,356/mo |
| NHS Scotland (Devolved Tax Bands) | 19%–48% Scottish PAYE | £112,782 | £5,353/mo | £5,752/mo |
Standard NHS baseline is 37.5 hrs/wk (1.0 FTE)
Nights & Sats +30% | Suns & Bank Hols +60%
+£398.27 / mo directly into your account after PAYE Tax, National Insurance, and 12.5% CARE Pension deductions.
£128,355
−£5,313 / mo
Statutory model synchronised with 2026/27 NHS Pension Tier Threshold updates & Autumn Statement NIC rates.
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