NHS Band 8d salary 2026/27.
In England, Band 8d pays £94,356 at entry, £100,140 after 2 years, £108,814 after a further 3 years from 1 April 2026. Full time, that is £7,863 to £9,068 a month before deductions, or roughly £4,851 to £5,459 take-home.
Band 8d pay steps 2026/27
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| Pay step | Annual | Monthly | Hourly | Years before next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | £94,356 | £7,863 | £48.26 | 2 |
| Intermediate | £100,140 | £8,345 | £51.21 | 3 |
| Top | £108,814 | £9,068 | £55.65 | — |
You become eligible for the next step after the years shown, if you meet the pay progression requirements in your terms and conditions.
Band 8d 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | £7,863 | £983 (12.5%) | £1,705 | £325 | £4,851 |
| Intermediate | £8,345 | £1,043 (12.5%) | £1,873 | £334 | £5,094 |
| Top | £9,068 | £1,133 (12.5%) | £2,126 | £349 | £5,459 |
Band 8d 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 | Entry step | Top step |
|---|---|---|
| 37.5 hours | £4,851 | £5,459 |
| 30 hours | £4,056 | £4,543 |
| 22.5 hours | £3,313 | £3,686 |
| 15 hours | £2,311 | £2,621 |
For other hours, or to compare two working patterns, use the NHS pay calculator.
Your NHS Pension at Band 8d
At £94,356 you pay 12.5% 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 £1,747 a year at £94,356 and £2,015 at £108,814, before revaluation.
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Band 8d 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | £91,342 | £94,356 | +£3,014 (+3.3%) |
| Intermediate | £96,941 | £100,140 | +£3,199 (+3.3%) |
| Top | £105,337 | £108,814 | +£3,477 (+3.3%) |
Band 8d pay questions
How much is NHS Band 8d per hour?
Band 8d is £48.26 an hour at the entry step and £55.65 at the top step in 2026/27 (England, published rates).
What is Band 8d take-home pay per month?
Full time and paying into the NHS Pension, estimated take-home is about £4,851 a month at the entry step and £5,459 at the top step, 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 long does it take to reach the top of Band 8d?
You become eligible for each step after a set time in the band: £94,356 at entry, £100,140 after 2 years, £108,814 after a further 3 years. That is 5 years in total, provided you meet the pay progression requirements.
How much NHS Pension does Band 8d pay?
At £94,356 the member contribution rate is 12.5% of pensionable pay. In the 2015 Scheme, a year of full-time pay at £94,356 builds about £1,747 a year of pension, before revaluation.
Did Band 8d get a pay rise in 2026/27?
Yes. The 3.3% award from 1 April 2026 took the entry step from £91,342 in 2025/26 to £94,356.