Band 2 NHS pay 2026/27
Band 2 covers entry-level support roles across the NHS. It is paid at a single rate — there is no pay step progression within the band.
Band 2 pay steps
Full-time annual salary (37.5 hours/week, England). The 2026/27 rates include the 3.3% award effective 1 April 2026.
| Pay step | 2025/26 | 2026/27 | Increase | Hourly (26/27) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All staff | £24,465 | £25,272 | +£807 | £12.92 |
Band 2 take-home pay 2026/27
Estimated deductions at each pay step, assuming NHS Pension membership, standard tax code (1257L), no student loan and no other deductions.
| Pay step | Gross | Pension | Income tax | Nat. Insurance | Take-home / year | Take-home / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All staff | £25,272 | £1,643 (6.5%) | £2,212 | £1,016 | £20,401 | £1,700 |
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Band 2 pay: quick answers
How much does a Band 2 earn in the NHS in 2026/27?+
Band 2 is paid a single full-time rate of £25,272 a year in England in 2026/27 (37.5 hours a week), including the 3.3% Agenda for Change pay award.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Band 2 in 2026/27?+
Estimated take-home pay for a full-time Band 2 is about £1,700 a month, assuming NHS Pension membership, tax code 1257L and no student loan.
What is the Band 2 hourly rate in 2026/27?+
The full-time equivalent hourly rate for Band 2 is £12.92 before deductions, based on 37.5 hours a week.
Sources & data checks
Salaries on this page are the official Agenda for Change pay scales for England published by NHS Employers. Deductions are calculated from HMRC 2026/27 tax and National Insurance thresholds and the NHS Pension member contribution tiers. Every figure is re-checked by an independent calculation before publication — last reviewed 17 July 2026.