NHS Wales Band 6 Salary & Take Home Pay Calculator
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Full time is 37.5h in Wales.
Wales · Band 6 · Entry
£2,461.85
a month take-home · £29,542.25 a year
Gross
£40,559.00
Income tax
£4,802.84
NI
£2,239.12
Pension
£3,974.78
Net
£29,542.25
Drag to model a future pay award. Tax, NI and pension take a share of the headline increase.
Student loan None
Unsocial hours (Section 2) None
Where your pay goes
Simulated monthly payslip
Gross pay£3,379.92
PAYE income tax− £400.24
Employee NI− £186.59
NHS pension (9.8%)− £331.23
Net bank credit£2,461.85
NHS Wales Band 6 basic pay is £40,559, £42,805, £48,841 in 2026/27. Use this calculator to estimate take-home pay after income tax, National Insurance and NHS pension. Wales uses a 37.5-hour full-time week like England, and Welsh income tax rates currently match the rest-of-UK bands under the C-prefix tax code (e.g. C1257L).
How to use this calculator
- Choose the Band pay point. Select entry, intermediate, top and enter the 2026/27 full-time salary.
- Calculate FTE. Divide contracted weekly hours by 37.5, the same as England.
- Read take-home estimate. The calculator applies NHS pension, income tax and National Insurance to the pro-rata salary.
- Check Welsh terms. Add eligible shift enhancements, overtime and any local payments under the NHS Wales handbook.
How it is calculated
Part-time NHS Wales Band 6 pay is full-time annual salary × FTE, where FTE equals contracted weekly hours divided by 37.5. At the £48,841 top point, 30 hours gives 0.8 FTE and £39,073 a year. Welsh tax codes (C1257L) currently apply the same income tax rates as England.
What is NHS Wales Band 6 pay in 2026/27?
NHS Wales Band 6 pays £40,559 to £48,841 from 1 April 2026. These are gross basic-pay figures before pension, income tax, National Insurance or any enhancements.
| Pay point | Annual basic pay | Monthly gross basic |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | £40,559 | £3,380 |
| Intermediate | £42,805 | £3,567 |
| Top | £48,841 | £4,070 |
Wales has its own Agenda for Change pay scales, negotiated through NHS Wales Employers. The 2026/27 figures may differ from England’s rates.
Band 6 roles in Wales
Typical NHS Wales Band 6 roles include specialist nurses, experienced midwives, paramedics, biomedical scientists and junior sisters. Banding follows the job evaluation scheme, not the title. Salary progression follows the NHS Wales terms and conditions. A move to a higher band requires a role evaluated at that level. Compare bands using the [NHS pay comparison calculator](/nhs-pay-comparison/).
Welsh income tax and National Insurance
Since April 2019, Welsh residents have had devolved income tax rates set by the Senedd, shown on payslips through a C-prefix tax code (e.g. C1257L). The 2026/27 Welsh rates currently match the rest-of-UK bands: 20% basic, 40% higher, 45% additional. Employee NI uses the same UK-wide thresholds. If the Senedd ever sets different rates, the C-prefix code ensures HMRC applies the correct Welsh amounts. Use the [take-home pay calculator](/take-home-pay-calculator/) for a full gross-to-net comparison.
NHS pension in Wales
NHS Wales staff are members of the NHS Pension Scheme administered in line with NHS England’s contribution tiers. The 2026/27 tiers are 5.2% up to £13,259; 6.5% from £13,260 to £28,854; 8.3% from £28,855 to £35,155; 9.8% from £35,156 to £52,778; 10.7% from £52,779 to £67,668; and 12.5% from £67,669. Part-time staff pay on actual annual pensionable pay.
Shift enhancements and overtime
NHS Wales follows its own Agenda for Change handbook. Section 2 unsocial-hours enhancements and Section 3 overtime rates may differ from England’s. Check the current NHS Wales terms and local roster policy rather than assuming English enhancement percentages apply.
Part-time examples
| Example | Calculation | Annual basic pay |
|---|---|---|
| Entry at 0.6 FTE | £40,559 × 0.6 | £24,335 |
| Entry at 0.8 FTE | £40,559 × 0.8 | £32,447 |
| Top at 0.8 FTE | £48,841 × 0.8 | £39,073 |
| Top at 0.5 FTE | £48,841 × 0.5 | £24,421 |
Summary: calculate Welsh Band 6 pay
Start with the official 2026/27 Wales Band 6 pay point, divide contracted hours by 37.5 for FTE, and let the calculator estimate pension, tax and take-home. Add eligible shift and on-call payments under Welsh terms after checking the NHS Wales handbook. Compare with the [England Band 6 page](/nhs-band-6-pay-calculator/) or use the [NHS take-home pay calculator](/nhs-take-home-pay/) for a wider comparison.
Key rates — tax year 2026/27
Source: GOV.UK, "Rates and thresholds for employers 2026 to 2027" (HMRC).
| Employer NI main rate | 15% |
|---|---|
| Secondary threshold (annual) | £5,000.00 |
| Employment Allowance | £10,500.00 |
| Employee NI main rate | 8% |
| Primary threshold (annual) | £12,570.00 |
| Personal Allowance | £12,570.00 |
| Basic income tax rate | 20% |
| SSP weekly rate | £123.25 |
| SMP weekly rate (flat weeks) | £194.32 |
| Auto-enrolment employer minimum | 3% |
| Auto-enrolment employee minimum | 5% |
| National Living Wage (21+, per hour) | £12.71 |
Frequently asked questions
What is NHS Wales Band 6 pay in 2026/27?
Full-time Band 6 pay in Wales is £40,559, £42,805, £48,841 a year.
Does Wales use the same tax rates as England?
Currently yes. Welsh income tax rates match the rest-of-UK bands, applied through a C-prefix tax code.
How many hours is full-time in NHS Wales?
37.5 hours a week, the same as England.
Does England use the same Band 6 salary?
Not necessarily. England has its own 2026/27 pay points which may differ from the Welsh scale.
Which pension scheme applies in Wales?
NHS Wales staff are in the NHS Pension Scheme with the same contribution tiers as England.
Does this include shift enhancements?
No. The result is basic pay and standard deductions only. Add eligible shift, overtime and local payments separately under NHS Wales terms.
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