# NHS Band Promotion Pay Calculator 2026/27 — Band-to-Band Net Take-Home Gain

> Compare any two NHS Agenda for Change Bands or spine steps side-by-side (e.g. Band 5 to Band 6), factoring in NHS Pension tier cliffs and unsocial shift changes.

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Last updated: 2026-10-26

## 2026/27 NHS Band-to-Band Promotion Net Monthly Gain Table (Entry to Entry)

| Promotion Transition | Current Gross | Promoted Gross | Annual Gross Increase | Pension Tier Shift | Monthly Net Take-Home Gain |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Band 2 → Band 3 | £25,272 | £25,760 | +£488/yr | 6.5% → 6.5% | **+£27/mo** |
| Band 3 → Band 4 | £25,760 | £28,392 | +£2,632/yr | 6.5% → 6.5% | **+£147/mo** |
| Band 4 → Band 5 | £28,392 | £32,073 | +£3,681/yr | 6.5% → 8.3% | **+£166/mo** |
| Band 5 → Band 6 | £32,073 | £39,959 | +£7,886/yr | 8.3% → 9.8% | **+£390/mo** |
| Band 6 → Band 7 | £39,959 | £49,387 | +£9,428/yr | 9.8% → 9.8% | **+£504/mo** |
| Band 7 → Band 8a | £49,387 | £57,528 | +£8,141/yr | 9.8% → 10.7% | **+£419/mo** |
| Band 8a → Band 8b | £57,528 | £66,582 | +£9,054/yr | 10.7% → 10.7% | **+£389/mo** |
| Band 8b → Band 8c | £66,582 | £79,504 | +£12,922/yr | 10.7% → 12.5% | **+£484/mo** |
| Band 8c → Band 8d | £79,504 | £94,356 | +£14,852/yr | 12.5% → 12.5% | **+£625/mo** |
| Band 8d → Band 9 | £94,356 | £112,782 | +£18,426/yr | 12.5% → 12.5% | **+£775/mo** |

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