NHS Band 6 vs Band 7 — Salary, Pay & Roles Compared
Band 7 pays £9,428 more per year at starting salary — that's roughly £504.08 extra per month after deductions.
Salary Difference
+£9,428/yr
Take Home Difference
+£504.08/mo
Band 6Band 7
Pay
Starting salary£39,959£49,387
Top of band£48,117£56,515
Take home (start)£2,429.77£2,933.86
Take home (top)£2,865.96£3,308.99
Hourly rate£20.49£25.33
Deductions & Benefits
Pension rate9.8%9.8%
Pay steps33
Overtime eligibleYesYes
Entry Requirements
Typical training3 years3 years
Typical Roles
Examples
Senior Staff NurseCommunity Nurse / District NurseSenior PhysiotherapistSpecialist Midwife
Ward ManagerAdvanced Clinical PractitionerClinical Specialist PhysiotherapistMatron / Modern Matron
What Changes from Band 6 to Band 7?
Moving from Band 6 to Band 7 means a pay increase of £9,428/year at starting salary, which works out to roughly £504.08/month more in your pocket after tax, NI and pension.
Band 7 roles typically require more experience, responsibility, or qualifications than Band 6. Check the roles table above to see what's expected at each level.
Band 6 vs Band 7 FAQ
Band 7 starts at £49,387 compared to £39,959 for Band 6 — a difference of £9,428 per year. After tax, NI and pension, that works out to roughly £504.08 more per month in your pocket.