# Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust (RN7) - 2026/27 Salary Scales & Pay Bands

> Official 2026/27 Agenda for Change salary and take-home pay tables for Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust (RN7). Includes Fringe Zone (+5%, up to £2,270), starting Band 5 take-home pay, and hospital site allocations.

Canonical: https://netpayscale.uk/trusts/dartford-and-gravesham/
Last updated: 2026-10-26

## 1. Key Trust Facts
- **Trust Name:** Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust (Dartford & Gravesham)
- **ODS Code:** RN7
- **Geographic Area:** Kent (Dartford)
- **Region / Health Board:** Fringe (South East)
- **Allowance Zone (HCAS):** Fringe Zone (+5%, up to £2,270)
- **Starting Band 5 Gross Pay:** £33,677/year
- **Starting Band 5 Net Pay:** ~£2,166/month
- **Clinical Workforce:** 3,800+ staff
- **Hospital Sites (1):** Darent Valley Hospital (Dartford)

## 2. Executive Pay Answer
Under the 2026/27 NHS Agenda for Change pay deal (+3.3%), healthcare staff at **Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust** receive Fringe Zone (+5%, up to £2,270). A newly qualified Band 5 nurse starts at **£33,677/year gross** (approx. **£2,166 net/month** in take-home pay after PAYE tax, National Insurance, and 8.3% NHS CARE pension deductions).

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