NHS Salary Calculator

Uses NHS Agenda for Change pay points for England in 2025/26. Figures are basic pay only and exclude allowances, overtime, and deductions.

Band 2 pay band Nation: England - Pay year: 2025/26 - Experience: 0 years - Contracted hours: 37.5 per week

Full-time annual

£24,465

Based on 37.5 hours per week.

Pro-rated annual

£24,465

Adjusted for 37.5 hours.

Monthly pay

£2,039

Approximate monthly amount.

Hourly rate

£12.51

Based on full-time hours.

Band 1 has been retired. Remaining staff are paid on Band 2 rates.
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Understand NHS pay bands and hours

Use this calculator to estimate basic NHS Agenda for Change pay based on your nation, pay year, band, experience within the band, and weekly contracted hours. The calculation starts with full-time pay points at 37.5 hours per week and then prorates for part-time contracts.

Results show full-time equivalent salary, the prorated annual figure for your hours, and an estimated monthly and hourly rate. Use the compare year option to see how pay points have shifted over time. This does not include London weighting, unsociable hours, overtime, or deductions such as tax, pension, or student loan repayments.