Consultant Take-Home Pay Calculator
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This calculator estimates net (take-home) pay for a Consultant for the 2026/27 tax year (6 April 2026 to 5 April 2027). Tax, National Insurance and pension use 2026/27 rules. Gross salary from your band uses the pay figures in our datasets (the stated pay-scale year on each dataset may still reflect an earlier national award until we update it). Use your band and years in band to set gross, or enter a custom amount.
Assumptions and pay data
Pay data: NHS Agenda for Change. AfC pay points per NHS Employers 2026/27 (from 1 April 2026). Allowances: HCAS minima for inner/outer/fringe (England, Apr 2026); actual HCAS is % of basic between min and max. Consultant/GP figures are for comparison only. Registrars may be on the junior doctor contract.
- Tax year 2026/27 (6 April 2026 to 5 April 2027): this take-home estimate is for the current tax year. Income tax, National Insurance and pension use 2026/27 rules. England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Scotland uses different income tax bands.
- Gross pay from bands: Uses salary figures from our datasets (e.g. AfC, STPCD, NJC). Each dataset notes its pay-scale year; figures may match an earlier pay award until the site data is refreshed. Your net result is still modelled for 2026/27 tax.
- Income tax: personal allowance £12,570 (tapered above £100k), basic 20% to £50,270, higher 40% to £125,140, additional 45% above.
- National Insurance: primary threshold £12,570, 8% on earnings up to £50,270, 2% above. Pension contributions don't reduce NI (relief at source).
- Pension: enter your member contribution % if you know it (e.g. from your payslip). Public sector schemes use tiered rates; we use a single % for simplicity. Student loan and other deductions aren't included.
- Illustrative only. For exact figures, use your payslip or HMRC's calculator.
Guide for Consultant
This guide explains how we estimate take-home pay for Consultant on Band 8d at NHS for the 2026/27 tax year. Your payslip may differ if you have student loans, salary sacrifice or tiered pension contributions.
Take-home pay for Consultant
This page estimates net pay for Consultant at NHS using illustrative gross pay on Band 8d from NHS Agenda for Change for the 2026/27 tax year (6 April 2026 to 5 April 2027). Scotland uses different income tax bands.
2026/27 tax year model
This calculator estimates net pay for 6 April 2026 to 5 April 2027 using England, Wales and Northern Ireland income tax bands and Class 1 National Insurance. Scotland uses different income tax rates.
Gross from your band
Select your band and years in band to pull gross pay from our dataset, or enter a custom gross figure. Pension is modelled as a single percentage you enter; real schemes use tiered member contributions.
What may differ on your payslip
Student loan repayments, salary sacrifice, benefits in kind, tax code adjustments and scheme-specific pension tiers are not fully modelled. Use Advanced options where available, or your employer's payroll for exact figures.
Example scenario
Illustrative example at bottom of band (matches calculator defaults)
| Band / grade | Band 8d |
|---|---|
| Gross pay (example) | £94,356 |
| Estimated net (2026/27, 5% pension) | £62,453 |
| Estimated monthly net | £5,204 |
What will you actually take home?
You'll see:
- Estimated take-home pay (after tax, NI and pension) for the 2026/27 tax year
- Monthly and annual net figures using current tax and NI rules
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Frequently asked questions
What tax year does this use for Consultant?
2026/27 (6 April 2026 to 5 April 2027) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Scotland uses different income tax bands.
How is gross pay set for Consultant on Band 8d?
Pick Band 8d and years in band to pull illustrative gross pay from NHS Agenda for Change, or enter a custom gross salary if you know your exact pay.
Why might my payslip differ?
Student loans, salary sacrifice, benefits in kind, tax code changes and tiered pension contributions (common for NHS, teachers and LGPS) are not always fully captured. Use Advanced options where shown.
What pension % should Consultant enter?
Use the member contribution on your payslip if you know it. Tiered schemes charge different rates by salary band; a single % is a simplification.
Can I download results?
Where available, use Download CSV on the results panel for your own records. We do not store data on our servers.
Are the results gross or net? Do you store my data?
Unless this page says otherwise, figures are gross (before tax, National Insurance and pension). We do not store inputs or results; everything runs in your browser.
Are these figures official for Consultant?
No. All outputs are illustrative planning aids. Always check NHS, your union, regulator or official published terms for definitive amounts and rules.
About this role
What is a Consultant?
A Consultant is a senior doctor who has completed specialty training (CCT or equivalent). They lead clinical care, train juniors and often hold management or research roles. Pay is on the national consultant contract (England) or equivalent.
Typical demands, progression and balance
Consultant roles offer clinical leadership, autonomy and high impact. Pay and satisfaction depend on specialty, contract and additional work. Progression to clinical director, medical director or academic roles is common.
What will I take home?
Use the calculator above to see an illustrative take-home for the 2026/27 tax year. Gross comes from our pay datasets; tax and NI use current-year rules. Your actual payslip may differ due to pension tiers, student loan or other deductions. Scotland uses different income tax bands.
Disclaimer
This calculator provides illustrative estimates only and is not financial or career advice. Pay rules and allowances can change. Always check your employer or official sources for definitive figures.