Band 9 NHS pay 2026/27
Band 9 is the highest Agenda for Change band, covering the most senior strategic leadership roles in the NHS. It has three pay steps across roughly five years.
Band 9 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (< 2 years) | £109,179 | £112,782 | +£3,603 | £57.68 |
| 2+ years | £115,763 | £119,583 | +£3,820 | £61.16 |
| Top (5+ years) | £125,637 | £129,783 | +£4,146 | £66.37 |
Band 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (< 2 years) | £112,782 | £14,098 (12.5%) | £26,906 | £4,266 | £67,512 | £5,626 |
| 2+ years | £119,583 | £14,948 (12.5%) | £30,213 | £4,402 | £70,020 | £5,835 |
| Top (5+ years) | £129,783 | £16,223 (12.5%) | £35,568 | £4,606 | £73,386 | £6,115 |
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Band 9 pay: quick answers
How much does a Band 9 earn in the NHS in 2026/27?+
In England, NHS Band 9 pay in 2026/27 runs from £112,782 at entry to £129,783 at the top step (full-time, 37.5 hours a week), including the 3.3% Agenda for Change pay award.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Band 9 in 2026/27?+
Estimated take-home pay for a full-time Band 9 is roughly £5,626 to £6,115 a month depending on pay step, assuming NHS Pension membership, tax code 1257L and no student loan.
What is the Band 9 hourly rate in 2026/27?+
The full-time equivalent hourly rate for Band 9 ranges from £57.68 to £66.37 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.