About NHSPayBand: Helping You Understand NHS Pay with Confidence

PayBandsTool exists for one reason: to help you make sense of NHS pay. Whether you are a healthcare assistant, a newly qualified nurse or thinking about your next move, it shouldn’t take a spreadsheet and a degree to understand what you’re actually paid.

That’s why we built a free, easy-to-use calculator that shows you what you’re likely to earn – before and after all the usual things are taken off, like tax, National Insurance, pension, or student loan. You can also see the difference if you work in London or do fewer hours than the standard full-time week.

We update everything each year based on real NHS pay deals and tax rates for England and Scotland. You won’t find any waffle or confusing salary talk, just the information you actually need to plan ahead or understand where you stand today.

We’re not affiliated with the NHS – but we strongly believe in fair, transparent pay information for every healthcare worker. That’s why everything on this site is carefully researched, referenced and written to reflect your real world experience.

Our Mission

To give NHS staff – from band 2 to band 9 (from support staff to senior clinicians) – a simple, accurate and helpful way to understand their pay and plan their future.

Why People Trust NHSPayBand

  • Reliable data based on official NHS figures
  • Simple tools designed for everyday NHS staff – without the complicated bits about tax and salary
  • We focus on you: The tool works for HCAs, nurses, paramedics, admin staff – anyone on Agenda for Change bands.
  • Band comparisons to help you plan your next move
  • We’re independent: We’re not part of the NHS or a finance company, so we are here to be useful, not to sell you anything.
  • We’re mobile-friendly: Use it on your phone, tablet or wherever you need to.

Who It’s For

If you’ve ever thought:

  • What’s the difference between Band 3 and Band 4 pay?
  • How much do I actually get after tax?
  • Can I afford to take on more hours?
  • Will I get extra pay for working in Inner London?

…then NHS Pay Band Calculator is made for you. We’re here to save you time, make things clearer, and help you feel more confident about what you earn.

Contact Us

Got a question, correction or suggestion? We’d love to hear from you.

Email us: [email protected] or Contact Us