NHS Band 8c Take Home Pay Calculator 2026/27
Band 8c covers deputy and divisional director roles. Starting salary is £79,504 for 2026/27.
Starting Salary
£79,504
Top of Band
£91,609
Starting Take Home
£4,225.58/mo
Top Take Home
£4,735.00/mo
Band 8c Take Home Pay Table 2026/27
| Step | Gross Salary | Monthly Take Home |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | £79,504 | £4,225.58 |
| Step 2 | £84,346 | £4,429.34 |
| Step 3 | £91,609 | £4,735.00 |
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 8c Take Home Pay
Monthly Take Home Pay
Net Monthly Pay
£4,225.58
£975.13/week · £50,706.92/year
Income
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Band 8c Jobs — Roles & Qualifications
Here are the typical roles you'll find at Band 8c, what qualifications you need, and how long it takes to get there.
Deputy Director of Nursing
Acts as the deputy to the Director of Nursing, leading trust-wide programmes in patient safety, clinical effectiveness, and nursing workforce strategy, and deputising at board level.
Training
5-7 years
Registration
NMC
Setting
Hospital
Divisional Director
Has overall accountability for the performance, quality, and finances of a major clinical division, working with clinical leads and general managers to deliver the trust's strategic objectives.
Training
5-7 years
Setting
Hospital
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Supports the Chief Operating Officer in the day-to-day operational management of the trust, overseeing performance targets, patient flow, and capacity planning across all clinical services.
Training
3-5 years
Setting
Hospital
Director
Holds executive-level responsibility for a major trust function such as workforce, estates, or corporate affairs, reporting directly to the chief executive and contributing to board-level decision making.
Training
5-7 years
Setting
Trust-wide
Deputy Chief Executive (8c)
Deputises for the chief executive, providing strategic leadership across the organisation and overseeing a broad portfolio of corporate and clinical functions.
Training
5-7 years
Setting
Trust-wide
Head of Nursing (8c)
Provides senior strategic leadership for nursing across a large division or trust-wide service, overseeing professional standards, workforce development, and clinical quality at a senior management level.
Training
5-7 years
Registration
NMC
Setting
Hospital
Clinical Director
Provides clinical and strategic leadership for a directorate, working with medical, nursing, and operational leads to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
Training
5-7 years
Setting
Hospital
Director of Operations
Leads the operational delivery of clinical services across the trust, overseeing performance, patient flow, and capacity planning to ensure national targets and quality standards are met.
Training
5-7 years
Setting
Trust-wide
Director of Quality
Holds trust-wide responsibility for clinical quality, patient safety, and governance, leading programmes to improve outcomes and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Training
5-7 years
Setting
Trust-wide
Frequently Asked Questions — Band 8c
NHS Band 8c salary starts at £79,504 and rises to £91,609 at the top of the band for 2026/27. Band 8c has 3 pay points.
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