NHS Band 6 Take Home Pay Calculator 2026/27
Band 6 covers senior clinical staff including senior nurses, specialist practitioners and team leaders. Starting salary is £37,890 for 2026/27.
Starting Salary
£37,890
Top of Band
£44,962
Starting Take Home
£2,257.27/mo
Top Take Home
£2,623.83/mo
Band 6 Take Home Pay Table 2026/27
| Step | Gross Salary | Monthly Take Home |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | £37,890 | £2,257.27 |
| Step 2 | £40,588 | £2,397.11 |
| Step 3 | £43,276 | £2,536.44 |
| Step 4 | £44,962 | £2,623.83 |
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 6 Take Home Pay
England 2026/27
Monthly Take Home Pay
Net Monthly Pay
£2,257.27
£520.91/week · £27,087.18/year
Income
Basic Pay£3,157.50
Gross Pay£3,157.50
Deductions
Income Tax-£422.00
National Insurance (8%)-£168.80
NHS Pension (9.8%)-£309.44
Standard Hourly Rate£19.43
Effective Tax Rate13.4%
Typical Band 6 Roles
Senior Nurse
Senior Physiotherapist
Specialist Practitioner
Team Leader
Senior Radiographer
Frequently Asked Questions — Band 6
NHS Band 6 salary starts at £37,890 and rises to £44,962 at the top of the band for 2026/27.