Complete Agenda for Change (AfC) pay band tables for England, with pay progression points for all bands from Band 2 to Band 9.
Annual salaries at each pay progression point. Full-time equivalent (37.5 hrs/week).
| Band | Entry | Step 2 | Step 3 | Top | Hourly (Entry) | Typical Roles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band 2 | £24,465 | — | — | £24,465 | £12.51/hr | HCA, Support Worker |
| Band 3 | £24,937 | £25,865 | — | £26,613 | £12.75/hr | Senior Support, Admin |
| Band 4 | £27,485 | £28,745 | — | £30,162 | £14.06/hr | Assistant Practitioner |
| Band 5 | £31,049 | £33,484 | £36,147 | £37,796 | £15.88/hr | Staff Nurse, Paramedic |
| Band 6 | £38,682 | £41,905 | £44,729 | £46,580 | £19.78/hr | Senior Nurse, Specialist |
| Band 7 | £47,810 | £51,002 | £53,167 | £54,720 | £24.44/hr | Advanced Practitioner |
| Band 8a | £55,690 | £59,020 | £62,682 | — | £28.47/hr | Consultant, Senior Mgmt |
| Band 8b | £64,453 | £68,849 | — | £74,918 | £32.96/hr | Higher Management |
| Band 8c | £76,965 | £82,793 | — | £88,683 | £39.36/hr | Senior Leadership |
| Band 8d | £91,370 | £97,704 | — | £105,328 | £46.72/hr | Executive Director |
| Band 9 | £109,175 | £117,221 | — | £125,674 | £55.83/hr | CEO, Top Executive |
Welsh NHS salaries include an additional 1.5% Welsh Government premium on all AfC points. No London Weighting in Wales.
Scotland uses the same AfC salary points as England for 2025/26 but operates a 37.5-hour working week (reducing to 36 hours in 2026/27). Scotland also has a separate Income Tax system.
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