Band 2 Pay Calculator - Northern Ireland 2026/27
Take-Home Pay After Tax, NI, Pension, and Student Loans.
| Payments | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay 162.9 hrs at £12.71/hr | £2,071 |
| Deductions | Amount |
|---|---|
| PAYE Tax | £178 |
| National Insurance | £82 |
| NHS Pension 6.5% Tier 6.5% of £2,071 pensionable pay | £135 |
In simple terms
As a Band 2 in Northern Ireland on 37.5 hours a week, your basic hourly rate is £12.71. After tax, NI, and NHS pension, you'd take home roughly £1,677 a month, or £20,121 over the year.
Please note: Showing latest available 2025/26 HSCNI rates. The 2026/27 award is pending.
Estimates only. Your payslip may differ depending on tax code, trust payroll, and how unsocial hours are recorded.
About Band 2 pay in Northern Ireland
Band 2 in Northern Ireland usually covers roles such as Healthcare Assistant, Domestic Support Worker, Porter, Catering Assistant.
The 2026/27 basic salary is £24,852 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 £1,677 a month (roughly £20,121 a year). That is an estimate — your payslip can differ.
Northern Ireland pay is set through the HSCNI / Department of Health (NI) process, so published points and award timing can differ from Great Britain.
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 Northern Ireland for 2026/27?
Under the 2026/27 Agenda for Change pay scale in Northern Ireland, Band 2 basic annual pay ranges from £24,852 to £24,852 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 Northern Ireland?
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 £1,677 a month (£20,121 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.