# NHS Phlebotomist Salary 2026/27 (Band 2) — Pay Scale, Hourly Rate & Take-Home Pay

> Official 2026/27 NHS Phlebotomist (Band 2) salary UK: £25,272 to £25,272 gross per year (£12.92/hr). Monthly net take-home pay is £1,700/mo at entry and £1,700/mo at top step after PAYE tax, NI, and 6.5% CARE pension.

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Last updated: 2026-10-26

## 1. Key 2026/27 Pay Facts for NHS Phlebotomist (Band 2)
- **Agenda for Change Band:** Band 2
- **Starting Gross Salary:** £25,272/yr (£12.92/hr)
- **Top Step Gross Salary:** £25,272/yr (£12.92/hr)
- **Basic Daytime Hourly Rate:** £12.92/hr | **Night/Saturday Rate:** £18.60/hr | **Sunday/BH Rate:** £24.29/hr
- **Monthly Net Take-Home (National):** **£1,700/mo** (Entry) to **£1,700/mo** (Top Step)
- **Regional Entry Net Pay:** Inner London (+20%): **£2,023/mo** | Outer London (+15%): **£1,971/mo** | Fringe (+5%): **£1,775/mo** | Scotland: **£1,702/mo**

## 2. Phlebotomist (Band 2) Pay Step Progression Table (2026/27)

| Experience Step | Annual Gross | Hourly Rate | 2015 CARE Pension | Monthly Net Take-Home |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Single Point (0 yrs) | £25,272 | £12.92/hr | 6.5% (£137/mo) | **£1,700/mo** (£20,401/yr) |

## 3. Related Links
- [NHS Phlebotomist Interactive Salary Calculator (HTML)](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/phlebotomist/)
- [All 41 NHS Job Roles Directory](https://netpayscale.uk/roles/)
- [NHS Band 2 Pay Scale Guide](https://netpayscale.uk/bands/band-2/)