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 £39,959 for 2026/27.
Starting Salary
£39,959
Top of Band
£48,117
Starting Take Home
£2,429.77/mo
Top Take Home
£2,865.96/mo
Band 6 Take Home Pay Table 2026/27
| Step | Gross Salary | Monthly Take Home |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | £39,959 | £2,429.77 |
| Step 2 | £42,170 | £2,547.99 |
| Step 3 | £48,117 | £2,865.96 |
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
Monthly Take Home Pay
Net Monthly Pay
£2,429.77
£560.72/week · £29,157.29/year
Income
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Band 6 Jobs — Roles & Qualifications
Here are the typical roles you'll find at Band 6, what qualifications you need, and how long it takes to get there.
Senior Staff Nurse
Takes charge of shifts and supervises junior nurses, managing complex patient caseloads and acting as a clinical role model within the ward or department.
Training
3 years
Registration
NMC
Setting
Hospital
Community Nurse / District Nurse
Delivers nursing care to patients in their own homes, managing long-term conditions, administering treatments, and coordinating with GPs and social services to keep people well in the community.
Training
3 years
Registration
NMC
Setting
Community
Senior Physiotherapist
Manages a specialist clinical caseload, mentors junior physiotherapists, and contributes to service development and audit within a specific area such as musculoskeletal or respiratory care.
Training
3 years
Registration
HCPC
Setting
Hospital & Community
Specialist Midwife
Provides expert midwifery care in a specialist area such as perinatal mental health, bereavement, or substance misuse, supporting women with complex needs throughout their pregnancy journey.
Training
3 years
Registration
NMC
Setting
Hospital
Senior Radiographer
Leads on imaging protocols within a modality such as CT or MRI, supervises junior radiographers, and ensures quality assurance standards are maintained across the imaging department.
Training
3 years
Registration
HCPC
Setting
Hospital
Team Leader / Ward Sister
Manages the day-to-day running of a ward or clinical team, overseeing staffing rotas, patient flow, and clinical standards while providing hands-on nursing care during busy periods.
Training
3 years
Registration
NMC
Setting
Hospital
Senior Occupational Therapist
Holds a specialist caseload in an area such as hand therapy, neurology, or mental health, supervises junior staff, and leads on service improvement within the occupational therapy team.
Training
3 years
Registration
HCPC
Setting
Hospital & Community
Specialist Nurse
Delivers expert nursing care in a defined clinical speciality such as diabetes, tissue viability, or infection control, providing advice and education to patients and colleagues.
Training
3-4 years
Registration
NMC
Setting
Hospital & Community
Theatre Nurse
Provides specialist perioperative nursing care in operating theatres, working as a scrub, anaesthetic, or recovery nurse to ensure patient safety throughout surgical procedures.
Training
3 years
Registration
NMC
Setting
Hospital
Mental Health Nurse (Specialist)
Provides specialist mental health nursing interventions for complex cases such as forensic psychiatry, eating disorders, or crisis resolution, often leading a defined caseload.
Training
3-4 years
Registration
NMC
Setting
Hospital & Community
Practice Manager
Manages the day-to-day operations of a GP practice or clinical service, overseeing staffing, finances, compliance, and patient experience to ensure efficient service delivery.
Training
3 years
Setting
GP Practice
Advanced Practitioner
Practises at an enhanced level within their profession, undertaking advanced clinical assessments, managing complex caseloads, and contributing to service development and staff education.
Training
4-5 years
Registration
NMC
Setting
Hospital & Community
Clinical Educator
Develops and delivers training programmes for clinical staff, supports learners on placement, and ensures education standards align with regulatory and professional requirements.
Training
3-4 years
Registration
NMC
Setting
Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions — Band 6
NHS Band 6 salary starts at £39,959 and rises to £48,117 at the top of the band for 2026/27. Band 6 has 3 pay points.
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