NHS Band 3 Take Home Pay Calculator 2026/27
Band 3 covers senior healthcare assistants, phlebotomists and emergency care assistants. Starting salary is £25,329 for 2026/27.
Starting Salary
£25,329
Top of Band
£26,342
Starting Take Home
£1,675.84/mo
Top Take Home
£1,731.13/mo
Band 3 Take Home Pay Table 2026/27
| Step | Gross Salary | Monthly Take Home |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | £25,329 | £1,675.84 |
| Step 2 | £26,342 | £1,731.13 |
Based on standard 37.5-hour week, Rest of UK (no HCAS), with NHS pension, no student loan. Use calculator below for exact figures.
Calculate Your Exact Band 3 Take Home Pay
England 2026/27
Monthly Take Home Pay
Net Monthly Pay
£1,675.84
£386.73/week · £20,110.10/year
Income
Basic Pay£2,110.75
Gross Pay£2,110.75
Deductions
Income Tax-£212.65
National Insurance (8%)-£85.06
NHS Pension (6.5%)-£137.20
Standard Hourly Rate£12.99
Effective Tax Rate10.1%
Typical Band 3 Roles
Senior Healthcare Assistant
Phlebotomist
Emergency Care Assistant
Laboratory Assistant
Frequently Asked Questions — Band 3
NHS Band 3 salary starts at £25,329 and rises to £26,342 at the top of the band for 2026/27.