Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS TrustSalary Scales, London Weighting & Monthly Take-Home Pay (2026/27)
Official Agenda for Change pay bands, High Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) weighting, and estimated net monthly pay for clinical and non-clinical healthcare staff across Leeds Teaching.
Under the 2026/27 NHS Agenda for Change pay deal (+3.3%), healthcare staff at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust receive Standard National (No HCAS). A newly qualified Band 5 nurse starts at £32,073/year gross (approx. £2,080 net/month in take-home pay after PAYE tax, National Insurance, and 8.3% NHS CARE pension deductions).
2026/27 Pay Scales at Leeds Teaching (Bands 2–8a)
Basic Agenda for Change pay plus Standard National (No HCAS) showing entry and top spine points.
| Pay Band | Spine Point | Basic Gross | HCAS Allowance | Total Gross | Estimated Net/Mo | Hourly Rate | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band 2Healthcare Assistant | Entry (Step 0) | £25,272 | +£0 | £25,272 | ~£1,700/mo | £12.92/hr | Calculate → |
| ↳ Top of Band 2 | Top (Single point) | £25,272 | +£0 | £25,272 | ~£1,700/mo | £12.92/hr | Calculate → |
| Band 3Senior Healthcare Assistant | Entry (Step 0) | £25,760 | +£0 | £25,760 | ~£1,727/mo | £13.17/hr | Calculate → |
| ↳ Top of Band 3 | Top (2 yrs) | £27,476 | +£0 | £27,476 | ~£1,823/mo | £14.05/hr | Calculate → |
| Band 4Nursing Associate | Entry (Step 0) | £28,392 | +£0 | £28,392 | ~£1,874/mo | £14.52/hr | Calculate → |
| ↳ Top of Band 4 | Top (3 yrs) | £31,157 | +£0 | £31,157 | ~£1,990/mo | £15.93/hr | Calculate → |
| Band 5Staff Nurse (RN) | Entry (Step 0) | £32,073 | +£0 | £32,073 | ~£2,040/mo | £16.40/hr | Calculate → |
| ↳ Top of Band 5 | Top (4 yrs) | £39,043 | +£0 | £39,043 | ~£2,381/mo | £19.97/hr | Calculate → |
| Band 6Junior Sister / Charge Nurse | Entry (Step 0) | £39,959 | +£0 | £39,959 | ~£2,430/mo | £20.44/hr | Calculate → |
| ↳ Top of Band 6 | Top (5 yrs) | £48,117 | +£0 | £48,117 | ~£2,866/mo | £24.61/hr | Calculate → |
| Band 7Ward Manager / Sister | Entry (Step 0) | £49,387 | +£0 | £49,387 | ~£2,934/mo | £25.26/hr | Calculate → |
| ↳ Top of Band 7 | Top (5 yrs) | £56,515 | +£0 | £56,515 | ~£3,309/mo | £28.90/hr | Calculate → |
| Band 8aMatron | Entry (Step 0) | £57,528 | +£0 | £57,528 | ~£3,353/mo | £29.42/hr | Calculate → |
| ↳ Top of Band 8a | Top (5 yrs) | £64,750 | +£0 | £64,750 | ~£3,663/mo | £33.11/hr | Calculate → |
*Net pay calculations assume standard 2026/27 PAYE personal allowance (1257L tax code), standard National Insurance, and 2015 NHS CARE Pension scheme member contribution tiers. Excludes student loan deductions and overtime.
Hospital Sites & Clinical Facilities (4)
Agenda for Change staff at any of the following Leeds Teaching facilities receive the Standard National (No HCAS) allowance:
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