NHS

Explore pay and career calculators for NHS. Pick your role below to see pay progression, promotion timing, part-time impact, allowances, career breaks and take-home pay.

All figures are illustrative. Use your contract, payslip or employer for definitive amounts.

Pay and leave framework

  • Pay: Agenda for Change (AfC) — NHS Employers pay scales 2026/27
  • Leave: AfC annual leave and bank holiday rules (England & Wales typically 8 days)
  • Sick pay: Occupational sick pay by length of service on AfC terms
  • Local variation: HCAS, unsocial hours and employer policies can change totals — always confirm with your trust

Last dataset review on this site: 06-07-2026. View all sources.

Roles

Choose a role to see pay progression, promotion timing, part-time impact, allowances, career breaks and take-home pay for that job.

Advanced Practitioner Biomedical Scientist Charge Nurse Clinical Director Consultant Dietitian GP Partner Healthcare Assistant Healthcare Scientist Junior Doctor Manager Medical Secretary Midwife NHS Admin Occupational Therapist Paramedic Pharmacist Physiotherapist Practice Nurse Radiographer Registrar Salaried GP Speech and Language Therapist Staff Nurse

About the NHS

What is the NHS?

The NHS is the UK’s publicly funded health service. It employs staff across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland in hospitals, GP practices, community services, mental health and many other settings. Most clinical and many non-clinical roles are on national pay frameworks such as Agenda for Change.

Is it a rewarding career?

Lots of people find it deeply rewarding. You’re often working directly with patients or supporting those who do. Pay and conditions are set nationally, so you get clear progression and entitlements. It can be intense and emotionally demanding, so support and work-life balance matter.

What kind of work do you do?

Roles range from nursing, midwifery and allied health to medicine, science, admin and estates. You might be in a hospital, GP surgery, ambulance service, or community team. Full time, part time and flexible working are common, and many roles offer development and career paths.