How many hours do NHS staff work each week?

Most NHS employees work 37.5 hours per week, usually spread across five days. However, some roles may be contracted for fewer or more hours, such as 30, 40 or 42 hours per week. You can change the weekly hours field in this calculator to match your own contract.

Does this calculator work for all NHS pay bands?

Yes, this NHS salary to hourly calculator works for all Agenda for Change pay bands including Band 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8A, as well as admin, clerical, support and many clinical roles. Simply enter your annual salary, weekly hours and press calculate to see your hourly, daily, weekly and monthly pay.

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Convert NHS Salary to Hourly Pay 2025

Q: What is the hourly rate for NHS Band 5?

A typical NHS Band 5 salary (around £28,407 – £34,581 per year) gives an hourly rate between roughly £14.50 and £17.70, depending on your exact spine point and contracted hours. You can enter your own salary and hours into this calculator to see the precise figure.

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NHS Salary to Hourly Rate Calculator 2025

This NHS-specific calculator automatically converts your annual salary into an hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly rate. We’ve pre-filled the most common NHS working pattern of 37.5 hours per week and a typical Band 5 salary. Adjust the values if your Band or contracted hours are different.

Updated for the 2025/26 UK tax year and suitable for all NHS job roles including nurses, HCAs, midwives, radiographers, paramedics, physios, admin, clerical and support staff.

NHS Salary to Hourly FAQs

What is the hourly rate for NHS Band 5?

A typical NHS Band 5 salary (£28,407 – £34,581) gives an hourly rate between £14.50 and £17.70 depending on your spine point.

How many hours do NHS staff work?

Most NHS employees work 37.5 hours per week, but some roles work 30–42 hours.

Does this calculator work for all NHS bands?

Yes — Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8A and all medical support roles.