Band 8d Pay Calculator - England 2026/27
Take-Home Pay After Tax, NI, Pension, and Student Loans.
| Payments | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay 162.9 hrs at £48.26/hr | £7,863 |
| Deductions | Amount |
|---|---|
| PAYE Tax | £1,705 |
| National Insurance | £325 |
| NHS Pension 12.5% Tier 12.5% of £7,863 pensionable pay | £983 |
In simple terms
As a Band 8d in England on 37.5 hours a week, your basic hourly rate is £48.26. After tax, NI, and NHS pension, you'd take home roughly £4,851 a month, or £58,207 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 8d pay in England
Band 8d roles commonly include Consultant Pathologist, Deputy Director of Nursing, Chief Pharmacist. For 2026/27 in England, this band pays £94,356 to £108,814 basic across 3 pay points before tax, National Insurance, pension, student loans, or unsocial enhancements.
Full-time (37.5 hours), tax code 1257L, pension on, no extras: about £4,851 a month take-home at the first pay point.
England uses standard UK income tax bands for PAYE. Staff in designated London zones may also receive High Cost Area Supplements (HCAS). Use the calculator above to set contracted hours, shifts, and deductions for an estimated monthly and annual take-home figure.
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 8d basic salary in England for 2026/27?
Under the 2026/27 Agenda for Change pay scale in England, Band 8d basic annual pay ranges from £94,356 to £108,814 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 8d in the NHS?
Consultant Pathologist, Deputy Director of Nursing, Chief Pharmacist
How much is Band 8d 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, entry is about £4,851 a month (£58,207 a year) and top of band about £5,459 a month (£65,508 a year). Change the settings above if your hours or deductions differ.
Does Band 8d 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.