NHS Band Promotion Pay Calculator (2026/27)
Compare any two NHS Agenda for Change Bands or spine steps side-by-side—including NHS Pension tier cliffs (e.g. jumping from 8.3% to 9.8%) and what happens to your monthly take-home pay if you move from ward night/Sunday shifts to a Monday–Friday role.
1. Compare Current Role vs. Promoted Role
Include any ward night or Sunday shifts you might gain or lose when changing roles
Annual take-home change of +£4,675/yr (Gross change: +£7,886/yr).
Side-by-Side Monthly Payslip Comparison
| Payslip Line | Band 5 | Band 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Gross (incl. HCAS/Shifts) | £2,673 | £3,330 |
| NHS Pension Deduction | -£222 (8.3%) | -£326 (9.8%) |
| PAYE Income Tax | -£281 | -£391 |
| Class 1 National Insurance | -£130 | -£183 |
| Monthly Net Take-Home | £2,040 | £2,430 |
2026/27 NHS Band-to-Band Promotion Net Take-Home Table (Entry to Entry)
Exact gross salary increase, NHS Pension tier transition, and monthly net take-home gain for every Band promotion in 2026/27.
| Band Promotion | Current Gross | Promoted Gross | Gross Increase | Pension Tier Shift | Monthly Net 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 |
Complete NHS Agenda for Change Calculator Suite & Financial Toolkit
Specialist calculators for NHS back-pay arrears, band promotions, redundancy, pensions, bank shifts, maternity, sick pay, and annual leave
NHS 3.3% Pay Rise & Back-Pay Arrears Calculator
Calculate your exact backdated 2026/27 NHS Agenda for Change lump-sum arrears from 1 April after PAYE tax, National Insurance, NHS Pension, and Student Loan.
NHS Band Promotion & Spine Step Net Comparator
Compare any two NHS Bands or spine steps side-by-side—including NHS Pension tier cliffs (8.3% to 9.8%) and the net pay impact of dropping ward night shifts.
NHS Redundancy & MARS Severance Calculator
Calculate your contractual NHS Section 16 redundancy (1 month per year up to 24 years, £80k cap) or MARS payout after the £30,000 HMRC tax-free allowance.
NHS 2015 CARE Pension, AVCs & Lump Sum Calculator
NHS employees bank 1/54th of pensionable pay every year (+23.78% employer contribution) with 20% to 40% automatic PAYE tax relief and £12:£1 lump sum commutation.
NHS Bank Shifts & Overtime Net Cash Calculator
Calculate your exact marginal take-home pay per 7.5h, 11.5h, or 12h shift across Weekday, Night/Saturday (+30%/+44%), Sunday/BH (+60%/+88%), and 1.5x Overtime rates.
NHS Occupational Maternity Pay (OMP + SMP) Planner
Model your 8 weeks 100% full pay, 18 weeks 50% half pay + SMP (£187.18/wk), and compare phased monthly payslips against equalised 9 or 12 month spread pay.
NHS Sick Pay Entitlement & Half-Pay Calculator
Check your 1 to 6 months Full Pay and Half Pay + Statutory Sick Pay (£118.75/wk) entitlement by years of service, and see why half pay preserves ~65% of net income.
NHS Annual Leave & Bank Holiday Hours Converter
Convert your 27, 29, or 33 days of Agenda for Change annual leave plus 8 UK Bank Holidays into combined HealthRoster hours and 11.5-hour or 12-hour shift equivalents.
National Agenda for Change Band 2–9 Progression Hubs
Explore full experience step progression timelines, regional HCAS London Weighting comparisons, and hourly rates across all 11 Agenda for Change pay bands.
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