NHS Band 3 vs Band 4 — Salary, Pay & Roles Compared
Band 4 pays £1,796 more per year at starting salary — that's roughly £98.03 extra per month after deductions.
Salary Difference
+£1,796/yr
Take Home Difference
+£98.03/mo
Band 3Band 4
Pay
Starting salary£25,329£27,125
Top of band£26,342£28,930
Take home (start)£1,675.84£1,773.87
Take home (top)£1,731.13£1,829.00
Hourly rate£12.99£13.91
Deductions & Benefits
Pension rate6.5%6.5%
Pay steps22
Overtime eligibleYesYes
Entry Requirements
Typical training1 year2 years
Typical Roles
Examples
Senior Healthcare AssistantPhlebotomistEmergency Care AssistantMaternity Support Worker
Assistant PractitionerNursing AssociatePharmacy TechnicianSenior Administrator
What Changes from Band 3 to Band 4?
Moving from Band 3 to Band 4 means a pay increase of £1,796/year at starting salary, which works out to roughly £98.03/month more in your pocket after tax, NI and pension.
Band 4 roles typically require more experience, responsibility, or qualifications than Band 3. Check the roles table above to see what's expected at each level.
Band 3 vs Band 4 FAQ
Band 4 starts at £27,125 compared to £25,329 for Band 3 — a difference of £1,796 per year. After tax, NI and pension, that works out to roughly £98.03 more per month in your pocket.