NHS Band 3 vs Band 4 — Salary, Pay & Roles Compared
Band 4 pays £2,632 more per year at starting salary — that's roughly £146.51 extra per month after deductions.
Salary Difference
+£2,632/yr
Take Home Difference
+£146.51/mo
Band 3Band 4
Pay
Starting salary£25,760£28,392
Top of band£27,476£31,157
Take home (start)£1,727.27£1,873.79
Take home (top)£1,822.80£1,990.32
Hourly rate£13.21£14.56
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 £2,632/year at starting salary, which works out to roughly £146.51/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 £28,392 compared to £25,760 for Band 3 — a difference of £2,632 per year. After tax, NI and pension, that works out to roughly £146.51 more per month in your pocket.