Please read this disclaimer carefully before using the NHS Pay Calculator.
The NHS Pay Calculator is an independent, privately maintained tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated on behalf of the National Health Service (NHS), NHS England, NHS Employers, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), or any UK government body or department.
All salary calculations provided by this tool are estimates only. They are based on publicly available information including NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) pay scales, HMRC Income Tax and National Insurance thresholds, and NHS Pension Scheme contribution rates for the 2026/27 financial year.
Actual pay received may differ from estimates shown due to:
Nothing on this website constitutes financial, legal, or tax advice. The calculator is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. You should not rely on calculator results for employment contract decisions, mortgage applications, or financial planning without independent professional advice.
For payroll queries, always contact your NHS Trust's payroll department. For tax queries, contact HMRC or a qualified tax adviser.
This calculator is provided "as is" without any warranty, express or implied. While every effort is made to keep data accurate and up to date, the author accepts no liability for errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the information provided.
This site may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over the content of those sites and accept no responsibility for their content, privacy policies, or practices.
Pay scales, tax thresholds, and pension rates are updated annually. The calculator reflects confirmed rates for 2026/27. Any changes announced after publication may not be immediately reflected.
Last updated: April 2026