Assumptions and pay data
Pay data: NHS Junior / Resident Doctor Contract (England, 2016). Foundation & specialty (nodal 2026/27): £41,226 to £77,348, rates from 1/4/2026. Checked 7/10/2026.
- London weighting from the NHS Employers medical and dental pay circular 1/2026, Annex A section 10: £2,162 a year in the London zone and £149 in the fringe zone, paid pro rata if you work less than full time (2016 terms and conditions, paragraphs 65 and 66). Doctors living in free hospital accommodation get £602 and £38.
- Hours above 40 a week, nights, weekends and on-call are paid at rates set by the contract and your work schedule. The percentage box is a rough stand-in for them.
Allowances & Enhancements Calculator
EnglandNHS resident / junior doctor contract (2016), not Agenda for ChangeFramework from 1/4/2026
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Guide for Registrar
This guide explains how allowances and enhancements sit on top of basic pay for Registrar on Foundation & specialty (nodal 2026/27) at NHS. Select only enhancements that apply to your rota, location and contract.
Enhancements for Registrar
As Registrar at NHS, total pay often includes enhancements on top of basic band pay on Foundation & specialty (nodal 2026/27). Eligibility depends on your rota, location and contract. The calculator adds selected allowances to illustrative basic pay from NHS Junior / Resident Doctor Contract (England, 2016).
Stacking rules
Employers have rules on which allowances can be combined. This tool adds selected items to your base pay for illustration. Use your band and spine point, or enter your payslip gross as the base.
Example scenario
Example: £41,226 base pay plus an illustrative 5% add-on (£2,061), £43,287 in all. The calculator itself opens with no allowances added.
| Base band pay (example) | £41,226 |
|---|---|
| Illustrative allowance add-on (5%) | £2,061 |
| Total gross (example) | £43,287 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is London weighting?
£2,162 a year in the London zone and £149 in the fringe zone, the same at every pay point. Your employer confirms which zone your workplace is in.
What should I put in the percentage box?
The extra your rota pays as a share of basic pay. Your work schedule sets out the hours and the pay for them, so last year's payslips are the best guide.
Are the results gross or net? Do you store my data?
All figures are gross (before tax, National Insurance and pension) unless the page says otherwise. Your calculator inputs and results stay in your browser and are not stored. We only collect your name and email if you choose to give them, for example to download your results or sign up for email updates. We store them with MailerLite, our email provider, along with the page you were on. See our privacy policy.
About this role
What is a Registrar?
A Registrar is a doctor in specialty training (ST3 and above) working towards a CCT. They work with increasing autonomy under consultants. Pay is on the national junior doctor contract.
Typical demands, progression and balance
Registrar roles offer deepening expertise and variety. Pay and conditions depend on specialty and rotation. Progression is to CCT and consultant or GP.
What allowances or extras apply?
Allowances and enhancements vary by employer and role. Use the calculator above to add common allowances to your base pay.
Disclaimer
Illustrative estimates, not financial or career advice. Your payslip and contract decide what you are actually paid.