What is NHS Band 9 pay in 2026/27?

Band 9 covers Directors, chief officers. Pay ranges from £112,782 to £129,783 (England) across 3 pay points. At Year 1, gross pay is £112,782. Rates are set nationally by the NHS Pay Review Body and updated each April.

How much did Band 9 pay rise in 2026/27?

Entry-point gross rose by £3,603 (3.3%) from 2025/26 to 2026/27. Use the calculator to see the net change at Year 1 after pension, tax and NI.

How much does a Band 9 Directors take home after tax?

In 2026/27 at Year 1, monthly take-home after pension, tax and National Insurance is around £5,626 (England). Across the band, the range is £5,626–£6,115. Use the calculator for a personalised figure with student loans or salary sacrifice.

How does the NHS pension affect Band 9 pay?

NHS Pension contributions are deducted before income tax under a NET pay arrangement, so you get full tax relief automatically. The contribution rate for Band 9 is 12.5% of salary. That reduces your taxable income but not your National Insurance, which is calculated on your full gross pay.

Does Band 9 pay include London weighting?

Base pay does not include London weighting. Staff in qualifying areas receive a High Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) on top, ranging from 5% in the fringe zone to 20% in inner London. HCAS is pensionable and affects your take-home calculation.

Last updated 29 April 2026

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NHS Band 9 Pay

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Band 9 includes Directors, chief officers across 3 pay points. Your salary sits above the threshold where the personal allowance is fully withdrawn. The marginal rate is 45% income tax plus 2% NI. The Annual Allowance is the binding constraint on pension saving, and retire-and-return is a key decision worth modelling.

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Directors, chief officers

Full-time, standard tax code, no student loan.

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BAND

Take-home / month

£5,626

£67,512 per year · entry point

Pay progression(gross / month)

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£9,399

£9,965

£10,815

Year 1

Year 2

Year 5+

Pension rate

12.5%

£1,175/mo

Real hourly

£34.62

After tax & pension

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