NHS Band 7 Take Home Pay Calculator 2026/27
Band 7 covers ward managers, advanced practitioners and clinical leads. Starting salary is £46,148 for 2026/27.
Starting Salary
£46,148
Top of Band
£52,809
Starting Take Home
£2,685.30/mo
Top Take Home
£2,961.34/mo
Band 7 Take Home Pay Table 2026/27
| Step | Gross Salary | Monthly Take Home |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | £46,148 | £2,685.30 |
| Step 2 | £48,526 | £2,808.56 |
| Step 3 | £50,904 | £2,886.25 |
| Step 4 | £52,809 | £2,961.34 |
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 7 Take Home Pay
England 2026/27
Monthly Take Home Pay
Net Monthly Pay
£2,685.30
£619.69/week · £32,223.66/year
Income
Basic Pay£3,845.67
Gross Pay£3,845.67
Deductions
Income Tax-£559.63
National Insurance (8%)-£223.85
NHS Pension (9.8%)-£376.88
Standard Hourly Rate£23.67
Effective Tax Rate14.6%
Typical Band 7 Roles
Ward Manager
Advanced Practitioner
Clinical Lead
Service Manager
Principal Pharmacist
Frequently Asked Questions — Band 7
NHS Band 7 salary starts at £46,148 and rises to £52,809 at the top of the band for 2026/27.