# NHS Job Roles & Clinical Career Salary Directory 2026/27 (41 Careers)

> Official 2026/27 NHS Agenda for Change salary, hourly rate, and net monthly take-home pay directory across 41 clinical, allied health, scientific, and leadership job titles (Bands 2 to 9).

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Last updated: 2026-10-26

## 2026/27 NHS Job Role Salary & Net Monthly Take-Home Master Table (All 41 Roles)

| NHS Job Role | AfC Band | Starting Gross (Monthly Net) | Top Step Gross (Monthly Net) | Basic Hourly | Inner London Entry Net/Mo |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| [Healthcare Assistant](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/healthcare-assistant/) | Band 2 | £25,272 (£1,700/mo net) | £25,272 (£1,700/mo net) | £12.92/hr | £2,023/mo |
| [Clinical Support Worker](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/clinical-support-worker/) | Band 2 | £25,272 (£1,700/mo net) | £25,272 (£1,700/mo net) | £12.92/hr | £2,023/mo |
| [Phlebotomist](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/phlebotomist/) | Band 2 | £25,272 (£1,700/mo net) | £25,272 (£1,700/mo net) | £12.92/hr | £2,023/mo |
| [Senior Healthcare Assistant](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/senior-healthcare-assistant/) | Band 3 | £25,760 (£1,727/mo net) | £27,476 (£1,823/mo net) | £13.17/hr | £2,050/mo |
| [Emergency Care Assistant](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/emergency-care-assistant/) | Band 3 | £25,760 (£1,727/mo net) | £27,476 (£1,823/mo net) | £13.17/hr | £2,050/mo |
| [Pharmacy Assistant](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/pharmacy-assistant/) | Band 3 | £25,760 (£1,727/mo net) | £27,476 (£1,823/mo net) | £13.17/hr | £2,050/mo |
| [Nursing Associate](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/nursing-associate/) | Band 4 | £28,392 (£1,874/mo net) | £31,157 (£1,990/mo net) | £14.52/hr | £2,196/mo |
| [Assistant Practitioner](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/assistant-practitioner/) | Band 4 | £28,392 (£1,874/mo net) | £31,157 (£1,990/mo net) | £14.52/hr | £2,196/mo |
| [Pharmacy Technician](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/pharmacy-technician/) | Band 4 | £28,392 (£1,874/mo net) | £31,157 (£1,990/mo net) | £14.52/hr | £2,196/mo |
| [Staff Nurse (RN)](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/nurse/) | Band 5 | £32,073 (£2,040/mo net) | £39,043 (£2,381/mo net) | £16.40/hr | £2,390/mo |
| [Newly Qualified Paramedic](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/paramedic/) | Band 5 | £32,073 (£2,040/mo net) | £39,043 (£2,381/mo net) | £16.40/hr | £2,390/mo |
| [Physiotherapist](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/physiotherapist/) | Band 5 | £32,073 (£2,040/mo net) | £39,043 (£2,381/mo net) | £16.40/hr | £2,390/mo |
| [Radiographer](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/radiographer/) | Band 5 | £32,073 (£2,040/mo net) | £39,043 (£2,381/mo net) | £16.40/hr | £2,390/mo |
| [Occupational Therapist](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/occupational-therapist/) | Band 5 | £32,073 (£2,040/mo net) | £39,043 (£2,381/mo net) | £16.40/hr | £2,390/mo |
| [Midwife](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/midwife/) | Band 5 | £32,073 (£2,040/mo net) | £39,043 (£2,381/mo net) | £16.40/hr | £2,390/mo |
| [Junior Sister / Charge Nurse](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/sister-charge-nurse/) | Band 6 | £39,959 (£2,430/mo net) | £48,117 (£2,866/mo net) | £20.44/hr | £2,857/mo |
| [Senior Paramedic](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/senior-paramedic/) | Band 6 | £39,959 (£2,430/mo net) | £48,117 (£2,866/mo net) | £20.44/hr | £2,857/mo |
| [Specialist Physiotherapist](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/specialist-physiotherapist/) | Band 6 | £39,959 (£2,430/mo net) | £48,117 (£2,866/mo net) | £20.44/hr | £2,857/mo |
| [Specialist Radiographer](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/specialist-radiographer/) | Band 6 | £39,959 (£2,430/mo net) | £48,117 (£2,866/mo net) | £20.44/hr | £2,857/mo |
| [Specialist Midwife](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/specialist-midwife/) | Band 6 | £39,959 (£2,430/mo net) | £48,117 (£2,866/mo net) | £20.44/hr | £2,857/mo |
| [Ward Manager / Sister](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/ward-manager/) | Band 7 | £49,387 (£2,934/mo net) | £56,515 (£3,309/mo net) | £25.26/hr | £3,405/mo |
| [Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/acp/) | Band 7 | £49,387 (£2,934/mo net) | £56,515 (£3,309/mo net) | £25.26/hr | £3,405/mo |
| [Advanced Paramedic](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/advanced-paramedic/) | Band 7 | £49,387 (£2,934/mo net) | £56,515 (£3,309/mo net) | £25.26/hr | £3,405/mo |
| [Lead Clinical Pharmacist](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/pharmacist/) | Band 7 | £49,387 (£2,934/mo net) | £56,515 (£3,309/mo net) | £25.26/hr | £3,405/mo |
| [Clinical Team Leader](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/clinical-manager/) | Band 7 | £49,387 (£2,934/mo net) | £56,515 (£3,309/mo net) | £25.26/hr | £3,405/mo |
| [Matron](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/matron/) | Band 8a | £57,528 (£3,353/mo net) | £64,750 (£3,663/mo net) | £29.42/hr | £3,728/mo |
| [Advanced Nurse Consultant](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/nurse-consultant/) | Band 8a | £57,528 (£3,353/mo net) | £64,750 (£3,663/mo net) | £29.42/hr | £3,728/mo |
| [Principal Clinical Psychologist](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/psychologist/) | Band 8a | £57,528 (£3,353/mo net) | £64,750 (£3,663/mo net) | £29.42/hr | £3,728/mo |
| [Operational Service Manager](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/service-manager/) | Band 8a | £57,528 (£3,353/mo net) | £64,750 (£3,663/mo net) | £29.42/hr | £3,728/mo |
| [Senior Matron](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/senior-matron/) | Band 8b | £66,582 (£3,742/mo net) | £77,368 (£4,136/mo net) | £34.05/hr | £4,118/mo |
| [Consultant Clinical Psychologist](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/consultant-psychologist/) | Band 8b | £66,582 (£3,742/mo net) | £77,368 (£4,136/mo net) | £34.05/hr | £4,118/mo |
| [Head of Clinical Services](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/head-of-service/) | Band 8b | £66,582 (£3,742/mo net) | £77,368 (£4,136/mo net) | £34.05/hr | £4,118/mo |
| [Head of Nursing](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/head-of-nursing/) | Band 8c | £79,504 (£4,226/mo net) | £91,609 (£4,735/mo net) | £40.66/hr | £4,594/mo |
| [Associate Director of Operations](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/associate-director/) | Band 8c | £79,504 (£4,226/mo net) | £91,609 (£4,735/mo net) | £40.66/hr | £4,594/mo |
| [Consultant Clinical Scientist](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/consultant-scientist/) | Band 8c | £79,504 (£4,226/mo net) | £91,609 (£4,735/mo net) | £40.66/hr | £4,594/mo |
| [Deputy Director of Nursing](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/deputy-director-nursing/) | Band 8d | £94,356 (£4,851/mo net) | £108,814 (£5,459/mo net) | £48.26/hr | £5,219/mo |
| [Director of Operations](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/director-of-operations/) | Band 8d | £94,356 (£4,851/mo net) | £108,814 (£5,459/mo net) | £48.26/hr | £5,219/mo |
| [Chief Pharmacist](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/chief-pharmacist/) | Band 8d | £94,356 (£4,851/mo net) | £108,814 (£5,459/mo net) | £48.26/hr | £5,219/mo |
| [Director of Nursing](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/director-of-nursing/) | Band 9 | £112,782 (£5,626/mo net) | £129,783 (£6,115/mo net) | £57.68/hr | £5,888/mo |
| [Chief Operating Officer (COO)](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/chief-operating-officer/) | Band 9 | £112,782 (£5,626/mo net) | £129,783 (£6,115/mo net) | £57.68/hr | £5,888/mo |
| [National Clinical Specialist Advisor](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/clinical-director/) | Band 9 | £112,782 (£5,626/mo net) | £129,783 (£6,115/mo net) | £57.68/hr | £5,888/mo |

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