NHS Band 9 Salary
2025/26 Pay Scale - England
| Pay Point | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Level | £109,179 | £9,098.25 |
| Intermediate (2 yrs) | £115,763 | £9,646.92 |
| Top of Band (5 yrs) | £125,637 | £10,469.75 |
2026/27 Pay Scale - England
| Pay Point | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Level | £112,782 | £9,398.50 |
| Intermediate (2 yrs) | £119,583 | £9,965.25 |
| Top of Band (5 yrs) | £129,783 | £10,815.25 |
About Band 9
Band 9 is the highest Agenda for Change band in the NHS and is relatively rare. Roles at this level include chief nurses, chief operating officers, directors of finance, trust-level executive directors, and the most senior Agenda for Change positions within NHS organisations.
Band 9 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 (12.5% at this salary level), income tax, National Insurance, and any additional payments such as High Cost Area Supplements if you work in London. At Band 9 salaries, a significant portion of your income will fall within the higher rate tax band.