Our NHS pay wage / salary calculator uses Agenda for Change pay rates alongside tax, pension, and part time information for the April 2024/25 financial year to estimate take-home pay. This page has been updated to include the most recent NHS pay settlement. There has been no official update from the UK Government regarding a potential NHS pay rise 2024/25 .However we have added an option to estimate this.
2024 Predicted Pay Rise
NHS staff are expected to receive an above-inflation pay rise in Augest 2024, announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. The NHS and teaching pay bodies have recommended a 5.5% increase. This pay rise aims to reverse years of wage stagnation, address staff shortages, and prevent industrial action. Despite challenging economic conditions.
NHS Pension
Every NHS Pension Scheme participant contributes a percentage of their pensionable pay to the scheme monthly, known as the contribution rate.
Your contribution is determined by your actual annual rate of pay. If you work part-time, your contribution rate may be lower, as it is calculated based on your annual earnings.
England, Northern Ireland and Wales
| Salary Range | Contribution Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 13,259 | 5.2% |
| 13,260 to 26,831 | 6.5% |
| 26,832 to 32,691 | 8.3% |
| 32,692 to 49,078 | 9.8% |
| 49,079 to 62,924 | 10.7% |
| 62,925 and above | 12.5% |
For Scotland
| Salary Range | Contribution Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 13,330 | 5.7% |
| 13,331 to 25,367 | 6.1% |
| 25,368 to 30,018 | 6.7% |
| 30,019 to 37,663 | 8.2% |
| 37,664 to 37,830 | 9.8% |
| 37,831 to 39,497 | 10.0% |
| 39,498 to 48,009 | 10.5% |
| 48,010 to 51,954 | 10.8% |
| 51,955 to 72,656 | 11.3% |
| 72,657 and above | 13.7% |
London Area Supplement
The High-Cost Area (HCA) allowance, also known as London Weighting, is a payment provided to employees working in London and its surrounding regions.
| Area | Level |
|---|---|
| Inner London | 20% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of 5,132 and a maximum payment of 7,746 |
| Outer London | 15% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of 4,314 and a maximum payment of 5,436 |
| Fringe | 5% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of 1,192 and a maximum payment of 2,011 |
Band 2
| Years | Eng | Scot | Wales | NI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 | 22,383 | 23,362 | 22,720 | 20,375 |
| 2+ | 22,383 | 25,368 | 22,720 | 21,318 |
Band 3
| Years | Eng | Scot | Wales | NI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 | 22,816 | 25,468 | 23,159 | 21,730 |
| 2+ | 24,336 | 27,486 | 24,701 | 23,177 |
Band 4
| Years | Eng | Scot | Wales | NI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-3 | 25,147 | 27,598 | 25,524 | 23,949 |
| 3+ | 27,596 | 30,019 | 31,099 | 26,282 |
Band 5
| Years | Eng | Scot | Wales | NI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 | 28,407 | 30,229 | 28,834 | 27,055 |
| 2-4 | 30,639 | 32,300 | 31,099 | 29,180 |
| 4+ | 34,581 | 37,664 | 35,099 | 32,934 |
Band 6
| Years | Eng | Scot | Wales | NI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 | 35,392 | 37,831 | 36,922 | 33,706 |
| 2-5 | 37,350 | 39,498 | 37,911 | 35,572 |
| 5+ | 42,618 | 46,100 | 43,257 | 40,588 |
Band 7
| Years | Eng | Scot | Wales | NI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 | 43,742 | 46,244 | 44,398 | 41,659 |
| 2-5 | 45,996 | 48,010 | 46,686 | 43,806 |
| 5+ | 50,056 | 53,789 | 50,807 | 47,678 |
Band 8a
| Years | Eng | Scot | Wales | NI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-5 | 50,952 | 56,992 | 51,706 | 48,526 |
| 5+ | 57,349 | 61,522 | 58,210 | 54,619 |
Band 8b
| Years | Eng | Scot | Wales | NI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-5 | 58,972 | 67,285 | 59,857 | 56,164 |
| 5+ | 68,525 | 71,978 | 69,553 | 65,262 |
Band 8c
| Years | Eng | Scot | Wales | NI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-1 | 70,417 | 79,466 | 71,473 | 67,064 |
| 5+ | 81,138 | 85,181 | 82,355 | 77,274 |
Band 8d
| Years | Eng | Scot | Wales | NI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-5 | 83,571 | 94,345 | 84,825 | 79,592 |
| 5+ | 96,376 | 98,384 | 97,822 | 91,787 |
Band 9
| Years | Eng | Scot | Wales | NI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-5 | 99,891 | 111,595 | 101,390 | 95,135 |
| 5+ | 114,949 | 116,428 | 116,673 | 109,475 |
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