NHS pay guides
How the parts of NHS pay fit together, using the same rates as the calculators.
- NHS pay rise 2026/27
The 2026/27 NHS pay rise: 3.3% in England and Wales, 3.75% in Scotland, and where Northern Ireland stands. What it means for your pay.
- NHS unsocial hours pay
NHS unsocial hours rates by band for 2026/27: weekday nights, Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays, with a worked example.
- NHS Pension contribution rates 2026/27
NHS Pension employee contribution rates for 2026/27 in England, how the tiers are applied, and what the pension really costs after tax relief.
- NHS London weighting (HCAS)
NHS London weighting for 2026/27: inner, outer and fringe HCAS rates with minimums, maximums and worked examples. England only.
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