Band 2 Pay Calculator - Wales 2026/27
Take-Home Pay After Tax, NI, Pension, and Student Loans.
| Payments | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay 162.9 hrs at £13.45/hr | £2,192 |
| Deductions | Amount |
|---|---|
| PAYE Tax | £200 |
| National Insurance | £92 |
| NHS Pension 6.5% Tier 6.5% of £2,192 pensionable pay | £142 |
In simple terms
As a Band 2 in Wales on 37.5 hours a week, your basic hourly rate is £13.45. After tax, NI, and NHS pension, you'd take home roughly £1,757 a month, or £21,088 over the year.
Last updated based on the NHS Wales 2026/27 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 Wales
Band 2 in Wales usually covers roles such as Healthcare Assistant, Domestic Support Worker, Porter, Catering Assistant.
The 2026/27 basic salary is £26,300 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 £1,757 a month (roughly £21,088 a year). That is an estimate — your payslip can differ.
Wales negotiates its own AfC pay points while currently using the same income tax bands as England and Northern Ireland for 2026/27.
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 Wales for 2026/27?
Under the 2026/27 Agenda for Change pay scale in Wales, Band 2 basic annual pay ranges from £26,300 to £26,300 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 Wales?
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 £1,757 a month (£21,088 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.