NHS Band 2 salary 2026/27.
In England, Band 2 pays a single salary of £25,272 from 1 April 2026. Full time, that is about £2,106 a month before deductions, or roughly £1,700 take-home.
Roles at this band include, for example: Healthcare assistant, porter. Your contract and job description set your actual band.
Band 2 pay steps 2026/27
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| Pay step | Annual | Monthly | Hourly | Years before next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single salary | £25,272 | £2,106 | £12.92 | — |
Band 2 take-home pay
Estimated for a full, steady tax year, full time, paying into the NHS Pension, with a standard tax code. Income tax is the annual figure divided by 12.
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| Pay step | Gross | NHS Pension | Income tax | National Insurance | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single salary | £2,106 | £137 (6.5%) | £184 | £85 | £1,700 |
Band 2 part-time pay
Pay is pro rata to a 37.5-hour week. The NHS Pension tier is based on your actual pensionable pay, so part-time staff can pay a lower contribution rate.
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| Weekly hours | Single salary step |
|---|---|
| 37.5 hours | £1,700 |
| 30 hours | £1,419 |
| 22.5 hours | £1,137 |
| 15 hours | £799 |
For other hours, or to compare two working patterns, use the NHS pay calculator.
Your NHS Pension at Band 2
At £25,272 you pay 6.5% of pensionable pay. Contributions reduce taxable pay but not National Insurance. In the 2015 Scheme, each year of full-time pay builds 1/54 of that pay as pension: about £468 a year at £25,272, before revaluation.
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Band 2 pay rise
The 2026/27 award was 3.3%, from 1 April 2026. See the NHS pay rise page for 2027/28.
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| Pay step | 2025/26 | 2026/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single salary | £24,465 | £25,272 | +£807 (+3.3%) |
Band 2 pay questions
How much is NHS Band 2 per hour?
Band 2 is £12.92 an hour in 2026/27 (England, published rate).
What is Band 2 take-home pay per month?
Full time and paying into the NHS Pension, estimated take-home is about £1,700 a month, after income tax, National Insurance and pension contributions, with a standard tax code. Payslips can differ with enhancements, HCAS, student loans or salary sacrifice.
How much NHS Pension does Band 2 pay?
At £25,272 the member contribution rate is 6.5% of pensionable pay. In the 2015 Scheme, a year of full-time pay at £25,272 builds about £468 a year of pension, before revaluation.
Did Band 2 get a pay rise in 2026/27?
Yes. The 3.3% award from 1 April 2026 took the salary from £24,465 in 2025/26 to £25,272.