NHS Band 4 Take Home Pay Calculator 2026/27

Band 4 covers assistant practitioners, nursing associates and senior administrators. Starting salary is £27,125 for 2026/27.

Starting Salary

£27,125

Top of Band

£28,930

Starting Take Home

£1,773.87/mo

Top Take Home

£1,829.00/mo

Band 4 Take Home Pay Table 2026/27

StepGross SalaryMonthly Take Home
Step 1£27,125£1,773.87
Step 2£28,930£1,829.00

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 4 Take Home Pay

England 2026/27

Monthly Take Home Pay

Net Monthly Pay

£1,773.87

£409.36/week · £21,286.48/year

Income

Basic Pay£2,260.42
Gross Pay£2,260.42

Deductions

Income Tax-£242.58
National Insurance (8%)-£97.03
NHS Pension (6.5%)-£146.93
Standard Hourly Rate£13.91
Effective Tax Rate10.7%

Typical Band 4 Roles

Assistant Practitioner

Nursing Associate

Senior Administrator

Pharmacy Technician

Frequently Asked Questions — Band 4

NHS Band 4 salary starts at £27,125 and rises to £28,930 at the top of the band for 2026/27.