NHS Band 8b Pay — Take-Home Breakdown
Senior managers, consultant practitioners. Salary range: £64,455–£74,896 (3 pay points).
2025/26 Take-Home Breakdown
Take-home pay for each Band 8b pay point, assuming England tax rates, standard tax code (1257L), NHS Pension Scheme contributions, and no student loan.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 5+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross | £64,455 | £68,631 | £74,896 |
| Pension tier | 10.7% | 12.5% | 12.5% |
| Pension | £6,897 | £8,579 | £9,362 |
| Taxable income | £57,558 | £60,052 | £65,534 |
| Income tax | £10,455 | £11,453 | £13,646 |
| National Insurance | £3,300 | £3,383 | £3,509 |
| Monthly take-home | £3,650 | £3,768 | £4,032 |
| Annual take-home | £43,803 | £45,216 | £48,380 |
Notes
- Figures use HMRC 2025/26 income tax and NI rates for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
- NHS pension tier boundaries are from the 2025/26 scheme year.
- Scotland has different income tax bands — Scottish take-home will differ.
- Student loan repayments are not included. Use the calculator for a personalised breakdown.
Related
- Band 8a Pay — £55,690–£62,682
- Band 8c Pay — £76,965–£88,682
- NHS Pension Scheme — contribution tiers, NET pay, and how pension affects take-home
- NHS Take-Home Pay Calculator — personalised breakdown with student loans, salary sacrifice, and Scotland
- How UK Take-Home Pay Is Calculated — the PAYE deduction pipeline step by step
- All Resources