# Croydon Health Services NHS Trust (RJ6) - 2026/27 Salary Scales & Pay Bands

> Official 2026/27 Agenda for Change salary and take-home pay tables for Croydon Health Services NHS Trust (RJ6). Includes Outer London (+15%, up to £6,137), starting Band 5 take-home pay, and hospital site allocations.

Canonical: https://netpayscale.uk/trusts/croydon-health-services/
Last updated: 2026-10-26

## 1. Key Trust Facts
- **Trust Name:** Croydon Health Services NHS Trust (Croydon Health)
- **ODS Code:** RJ6
- **Geographic Area:** London (Croydon)
- **Region / Health Board:** London (Outer)
- **Allowance Zone (HCAS):** Outer London (+15%, up to £6,137)
- **Starting Band 5 Gross Pay:** £36,943/year
- **Starting Band 5 Net Pay:** ~£2,304/month
- **Clinical Workforce:** 4,500+ staff
- **Hospital Sites (2):** Croydon University Hospital (Mayday), Purley War Memorial Hospital

## 2. Executive Pay Answer
Under the 2026/27 NHS Agenda for Change pay deal (+3.3%), healthcare staff at **Croydon Health Services NHS Trust** receive Outer London (+15%, up to £6,137). A newly qualified Band 5 nurse starts at **£36,943/year gross** (approx. **£2,304 net/month** in take-home pay after PAYE tax, National Insurance, and 8.3% NHS CARE pension deductions).

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