NHS Band 8a Salary 2025/26

NHS Band 8a salaries range from £55,690 to £62,682 in England in 2025/26.

This guide shows exact take-home pay at every pay point after Income Tax, National Insurance, and the higher NHS pension tier that applies at this salary level.

We also explain the "promotion trap" when moving from Band 7 to 8a, and the London HCAS uplift.