NHS Band 8a Take Home Pay Calculator
Calculate your Band 8a salary after tax, NI, and pension for 2025/26
Your Details
2025/26: £53,755 - £60,504
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Band 8a Take Home Pay
£38,259
Monthly: £3,188
Gross£53,755
Tax-£8,237
NI-£3,086
Pension (10.7%)-£5,752
Take Home£38,259
Compare with other bands
Full Calculator →Band 8a Pay Scale 2025/26
Band 8a roles include senior managers, principal clinical scientists, and advanced practitioners.
| Point | Salary | Monthly Take Home* |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | £53,755 | ~£3,188 |
| Year 2 | £56,586 | ~£3,321 |
| Top | £60,504 | ~£3,507 |
*With NHS pension, no student loan
Band 8a Pension Contribution
At Band 8a salary levels (£53,755 - £60,504), you fall into pension tier 5 at 10.7%.
| Pensionable Pay | Rate |
|---|---|
| £49,079 - £62,924 | 10.7% |
| £62,925+ | 12.5% |