NHS Band 6 Salary
2025/26 Pay Scale - England
| Pay Point | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Level | £38,682 | £3,223.50 |
| Intermediate (2 yrs) | £40,823 | £3,401.92 |
| Top of Band (5 yrs) | £46,580 | £3,881.67 |
2026/27 Pay Scale - England
| Pay Point | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Level | £39,959 | £3,329.92 |
| Intermediate (2 yrs) | £42,170 | £3,514.17 |
| Top of Band (5 yrs) | £48,117 | £4,009.75 |
About Band 6
Band 6 covers senior and specialist roles within the NHS, including senior or specialist nurses, senior paramedics, experienced physiotherapists, senior occupational therapists, team leaders, specialist radiographers, and senior pharmacists. These are professionals who have developed significant expertise beyond their initial qualification.
Band 6 has 3 pay points. You start at entry level and progress to the intermediate point after 2 years, then to the top of the band after 5 years total, subject to satisfactory performance at your annual appraisal.
Your actual take-home pay will depend on your pension scheme contributions (typically 9.8% to 10.7% at this salary level), income tax, National Insurance, and any additional payments such as unsocial hours enhancements or High Cost Area Supplements if you work in London.