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NHS Pay & Pension Guides

Clear walkthroughs of Agenda for Change pay, payslips, bank shifts, regional awards and the NHS Pension Scheme. Search or filter, then open a calculator when you need the numbers.

16 guides Roles, payslips & pension England, Scotland & NI

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Roles & Pay Scales

6 guides
NHS Pay Scales 2026/27 AfC bands, hourly rates and take-home overview NHS Nurse Salary Band 5–7 nurse pay scales and net pay NHS Doctor Salaries FY1 to consultant pay scales explained Healthcare Assistant Pay Band 2–3 HCA salary and hourly rates NHS Hourly Rates Every band, region and enhancement rate Pay Progression Pay steps, criteria and increment dates

Payslip, Shifts & Hours

5 guides
NHS Payslip Explained Every code, section and deduction decoded Bank Shift Pay Band rates, WTD and unsocial enhancements Bank Holiday Pay How much you earn by band on BHs WTD Payments What 12.07% WTD pay means on your slip NHS Pay Dates 2026 Monthly, Christmas and trust payday guide

Pay Rises & Nations

3 guides
Pay Rise History Annual awards from 2010 to 2026 Scotland Pay Rise Scotland AfC deal, scales and timing Northern Ireland Pay Rise 3.3% award, timeline and back pay

NHS Pension Guides

2 guides
Pension Opt Out What you lose and how opting out works Additional Pension Buying extra pension, limits and alternatives

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