Band 6 Pay Calculator - Scotland 2026/27
Take-Home Pay After Tax, NI, Pension, and Student Loans.
| Payments | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay 162.9 hrs at £22.08/hr | £3,597 |
| Deductions | Amount |
|---|---|
| PAYE Tax | £444 |
| National Insurance | £204 |
| NHS Pension 9.8% Tier 9.8% of £3,597 pensionable pay | £353 |
In simple terms
As a Band 6 in Scotland on 37.5 hours a week, your basic hourly rate is £22.08. After tax, NI, and NHS pension, you'd take home roughly £2,597 a month, or £31,162 over the year.
Last updated based on the Scottish Government 2026/27 Pay Settlement.
Estimates only. Your payslip may differ depending on tax code, trust payroll, and how unsocial hours are recorded.
About Band 6 pay in Scotland
Band 6 in Scotland usually covers roles such as Specialist Nurse, Health Visitor, Experienced Paramedic, Biomedical Scientist.
Basic pay for 2026/27 runs from £43,169 to £52,603 across 3 points:
- Entry (< 2 years) — £43,169
- Intermediate (2 to 5 years) — £45,070
- Top (5+ years) — £52,603
Same assumptions — 37.5 hours, tax code 1257L, pension on, no student loan, no nights or bank holidays — give about £2,597 a month at entry, and about £3,040 a month at the top of the band. That is before London weighting or shift enhancements, if those apply to you.
Scotland uses the Scottish Rate of Income Tax for PAYE, and AfC salaries follow the Scottish Government settlement rather than the England award.
For more on SRIT and Plan 4 loans, see Scottish income tax and NHS pay.
Also see the Band 6 take-home guide and the unsocial hours explainer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Band 6 basic salary in Scotland for 2026/27?
Under the 2026/27 Agenda for Change pay scale in Scotland, Band 6 basic annual pay ranges from £43,169 to £52,603 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 6 in the NHS?
Specialist Nurse, Health Visitor, Experienced Paramedic, Biomedical Scientist
How much is Band 6 take-home pay after tax in Scotland?
Take-home pay depends on your pay point, tax code, NHS pension tier, student loan plan, and any unsocial hours. Scottish Rate of Income Tax (SRIT) applies to earnings in Scotland. 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 £2,597 a month (£31,162 a year) and top of band about £3,040 a month (£36,475 a year). Change the settings above if your hours or deductions differ.
Does Band 6 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.