NHS Band 8a take-home pay 2026/27
What Band 8a staff take home at every pay point on the 2026/27 Agenda for Change scale in England.
Band 8a take-home pay at every pay point
| Pay point | Salary | Take-home a month | A year | With Plan 2 loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay point 1 | £57,528 | £3,660.35 | £43,924.24 | £3,449.35 |
| Pay point 2 | £60,417 | £3,799.99 | £45,599.92 | £3,567.33 |
| Pay point 3 | £64,750 | £4,009.41 | £48,112.96 | £3,744.25 |
England pay scale from 1 April 2026, NHS Employers. Excludes unsocial hours enhancements and High Cost Area Supplements.
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NHS Band 8a pay questions
How much does Band 8a take home a month?
Band 8a staff on the first pay point on £57,528 takes home £3,660.35 a month in England after income tax and National Insurance, before NHS Pension contributions and any student loan.
Is Band 8a pay different in Scotland?
Yes, in two ways. The Agenda for Change scale is agreed separately in Scotland, and MyNetIncome shows the England scale rather than the Scottish one. Income tax differs too: £57,528 on the England scale leaves £3,518.64 a month under the Scottish bands, £1,700.61 a year more tax than in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. That monthly figure is after income tax and National Insurance, before NHS Pension contributions and any student loan.
How much is Band 8a an hour?
Over a 37.5-hour week, £57,528 is £29.50 an hour before tax and £22.53 an hour after income tax and National Insurance. Unsocial hours enhancements and any High Cost Area Supplement are paid on top and are not included.