NHS Take Home Pay Calculator 2025 (All Bands)
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NHS Take Home Pay Calculator UK 2025
This NHS salary calculator shows your net pay after tax, National Insurance, pension and student loan. It is auto-filled with the NHS Band 6 starting salary (£38,682), one of the most searched NHS pay levels.
Perfect for nurses, paramedics, clinical technologists, occupational therapists, radiographers, and all Band 6 roles.
Updated for the 2025/26 UK tax year with accurate PAYE and NI thresholds.
NHS Pay Bands 2025/26 – Gross Salary & Approx Take Home Pay
This table shows typical NHS gross salaries and estimated monthly take-home pay after tax, NI and pension. Exact results depend on pension percentage and student loan plan.
| NHS Band | Annual Salary (£) | Estimated Take Home (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|
| Band 2 | £24,465 | £1,450 – £1,600 |
| Band 3 | £24,937 – £26,598 | £1,550 – £1,750 |
| Band 4 | £27,485 – £30,162 | £1,650 – £1,900 |
| Band 5 (Nurse/AHP) | £31,049 – £37,796 | £1,850 – £2,150 |
| Band 6 (Highly Searched) | £38,682 – £46,580 | £2,200 – £2,450 |
| Band 7 | £47,810 – £54,710 | £2,350 – £2,700 |
| Band 8a | £55,690 – £62,682 | £3,500 – £3,600 |
| Band 8b | £64,455 – £74,896 | £3,900 – £4,400 |
| Band 8c | £76,965 – £88,682 | £4,500 – £5,100 |
| Band 8d | £91,342 – £105,337 | £5,300 – £6,000 |
| Band 9 | £109,179 – £125,637 | £6,100 – £6,900 |
NHS Band 6 Take Home Pay – Common Questions
Does this calculator work for all NHS staff?
Yes — nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, paramedics, radiographers, midwives, admin staff, AHPs, and managers.
What is NHS Band 6 take home pay monthly?
An NHS Band 6 employee on £38,682 usually takes home around £2,200–£2,350 per month after deductions.
Does this calculator include NHS Pension deductions?
Yes — default Band 6 pension contributions are between 7.7% and 9.8%.
Does this work for all NHS pay bands?
Yes — Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7 and Band 8+. Just enter your salary.