NHS Sick Pay & Sickness Entitlement Calculator
Calculate your sick pay entitlement and duration under the Agenda for Change contract with our **NHS Sick Pay Calculator** for the **2026/27 year**. NHS occupational sick pay is determined by your length of continuous service—ranging from **1 month full pay and 2 months half pay in your first year**, up to **6 months full pay and 6 months half pay after 5 years of service**. This free tool shows your exact entitlement based on your service history.
Reference Salary Tables & Quick Facts
NHS Sick Pay Overview & Calculation Basis
This calculator operates under the official 2026/27 Agenda for Change and NHS Terms and Conditions of Service. All calculations are performed in real time as you adjust inputs.
| Deduction / Allowance | Rate / Threshold (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Personal Allowance | £12,570 (Standard Tax Code: 1257L) |
| National Insurance | 8% on earnings between £12,570 and £50,270 (2% above) |
| NHS Pension Tiers | 5.2% to 12.5% based on pensionable pay |
Frequently Asked Questions
NHS Occupational Sick Pay (OSP) Tiers
The NHS provides an Occupational Sick Pay (OSP) scheme that goes far beyond Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). Your allowance of full pay and half pay is based on your length of continuous service:
| Length of Service | Full Pay Allowance | Half Pay Allowance |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 Year | 1 Month | 2 Months (after 4 months service) |
| 1 to 2 Years | 2 Months | 2 Months |
| 2 to 3 Years | 4 Months | 4 Months |
| 3 to 4 Years | 5 Months | 5 Months |
| 5+ Years | 6 Months | 6 Months |
