Band 2 Pay Calculator - England 2026/27
Take-Home Pay After Tax, NI, Pension, and Student Loans.
| Payments | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay 162.9 hrs at £12.92/hr | £2,106 |
| Deductions | Amount |
|---|---|
| PAYE Tax | £184 |
| National Insurance | £85 |
| NHS Pension 6.5% Tier 6.5% of £2,106 pensionable pay | £137 |
In simple terms
As a Band 2 in England on 37.5 hours a week, your basic hourly rate is £12.92. After tax, NI, and NHS pension, you'd take home roughly £1,700 a month, or £20,401 over the year.
Last updated based on the 2026/27 NHS England Pay Award.
Estimates only. Your payslip may differ depending on tax code, trust payroll, and how unsocial hours are recorded.
About Band 2 pay in England
Band 2 in England usually covers roles such as Healthcare Assistant, Domestic Support Worker, Porter, Catering Assistant.
The 2026/27 basic salary is £25,272 a year before tax, National Insurance, pension, or enhancements.
On a standard 37.5-hour week, tax code 1257L, NHS pension on, and no student loan or unsocial hours, take-home is about £1,700 a month (roughly £20,401 a year). That is an estimate — your payslip can differ.
England uses standard UK income tax bands for PAYE. Staff in designated London zones may also receive High Cost Area Supplements (HCAS).
If you work in a London High Cost Area, choose Inner, Outer, or Fringe HCAS in the form. Read the London HCAS guide for zone rates and caps.
For shift enhancements, see the unsocial hours pay guide. To weigh two offers, use the job comparison calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Band 2 basic salary in England for 2026/27?
Under the 2026/27 Agenda for Change pay scale in England, Band 2 basic annual pay ranges from £25,272 to £25,272 depending on pay point and length of service. Figures are gross basic salary before tax, pension, and enhancements.
What jobs are typically paid at Band 2 in the NHS?
Healthcare Assistant, Domestic Support Worker, Porter, Catering Assistant
How much is Band 2 take-home pay after tax in England?
Take-home pay depends on your pay point, tax code, NHS pension tier, student loan plan, and any unsocial hours. UK income tax and National Insurance rates apply. On a full-time 37.5-hour contract with tax code 1257L, NHS pension on, and no student loan or unsocial hours, a typical estimate is about £1,700 a month (£20,401 a year). Change the settings above if your hours or deductions differ.
Does Band 2 receive unsocial hours enhancements in the NHS?
Yes. Under Section 2 of the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service, eligible staff receive percentage uplifts for night, Saturday, Sunday, and bank holiday work based on their band. Enter your typical shift counts in the calculator to see how enhancements affect gross and net pay.