# Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (RAX) - 2026/27 Salary Scales & Pay Bands

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

Canonical: https://netpayscale.uk/trusts/kingston-hospital/
Last updated: 2026-10-26

## 1. Key Trust Facts
- **Trust Name:** Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (Kingston Hospital)
- **ODS Code:** RAX
- **Geographic Area:** London (Kingston upon Thames)
- **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:** 4,000+ staff
- **Hospital Sites (1):** Kingston Hospital

## 2. Executive Pay Answer
Under the 2026/27 NHS Agenda for Change pay deal (+3.3%), healthcare staff at **Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation 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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