NHS Band 8a Take Home Pay Calculator 2026/27
Band 8a covers consultant-level allied health professionals and senior managers. Starting salary is £55,877 for 2026/27.
Starting Salary
£55,877
Top of Band
£65,448
Starting Take Home
£3,082.27/mo
Top Take Home
£3,410.44/mo
Band 8a Take Home Pay Table 2026/27
| Step | Gross Salary | Monthly Take Home |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | £55,877 | £3,082.27 |
| Step 2 | £59,067 | £3,208.01 |
| Step 3 | £62,258 | £3,333.79 |
| Step 4 | £65,448 | £3,410.44 |
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 8a Take Home Pay
England 2026/27
Monthly Take Home Pay
Net Monthly Pay
£3,082.27
£711.29/week · £36,987.22/year
Income
Basic Pay£4,656.42
Gross Pay£4,656.42
Deductions
Income Tax-£815.23
National Insurance (8%)-£260.68
NHS Pension (10.7%)-£498.24
Standard Hourly Rate£28.65
Effective Tax Rate17.5%
Typical Band 8a Roles
Consultant Allied Health Professional
Senior Manager
Principal Clinical Psychologist
Head of Department
Frequently Asked Questions — Band 8a
NHS Band 8a salary starts at £55,877 and rises to £65,448 at the top of the band for 2026/27.