NHS Band 6 Pay Scale 2026/27
Band 6 covers specialist clinical practitioners and deputy team managers. Salaries span £39,959 to £48,117 across 3 pay steps.
Typical NHS Band 6 NHS Roles
NHS Band 6 2026/27 Pay Progression & Take-Home Pay
Assumes standard England 1257L tax code, actual NHS Pension tier deduction, and no student loan.
| Experience Step | Annual Gross | Monthly Gross | Pension Tier | Monthly Take-Home | Annual Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| < 2 years | £39,959 | £3,330 | 9.8% | £2,430 | £29,157 |
| 2-5 years | £42,170 | £3,514 | 9.8% | £2,548 | £30,576 |
| 5+ years | £48,117 | £4,010 | 9.8% | £2,866 | £34,391 |
NHS Band 6 London Weighting (HCAS) for 2026/27
If you work in a London NHS trust, you receive a High Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) on top of your basic pay:
20% of basic pay, subject to min/max caps. For NHS Band 6 entry: £47,951.
15% of basic pay, subject to min/max caps.
5% of basic pay for designated surrounding counties.
England vs Scotland NHS Band 6 Pay Comparison
In Scotland, Band 6 pays £39,912 to £48,635. NHS Scotland negotiates pay separately through NHS Scotland Agenda for Change circulars and is also subject to separate Scottish Income Tax rates (19% Starter, 20% Basic, 21% Intermediate, 42% Higher).
NHS Band 6 Unsocial Hours Enhancements (Section 2)
Staff working shift patterns earn Agenda for Change Section 2 uplifts on their basic hourly rate:
Calculate your exact NHS Band 6 take-home pay
Include your specific overtime hours, unsocial shifts, London weighting, and student loan deductions in our interactive calculator.
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Frequently Asked Questions About NHS Band 6
What does an NHS Band 6 earn in 2026/27?
Basic pay is £39,959 at entry, £42,170 after 2 years, and reaches £48,117 after 5 years of service.
What is take-home pay for Band 6 staff?
Net monthly pay ranges from approximately £2,408/month at entry to £2,810/month at top of band with a 9.8% pension contribution.