Compare Two NHS Roles
See whether a new job would pay more after tax, NI, pension, and unsocial hours.
Enter your current role on the left and the role you are considering on the right. Change band, region, hours, London weighting, shifts, or salary sacrifice to see the monthly and annual difference in take-home pay.
Current role
New role
Pay difference
Adjust the settings above to compare take-home pay.
| Breakdown (monthly) | Current | New role | Difference |
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Estimates only. Actual payslips may differ depending on tax code, trust payroll, and how unsocial hours are recorded.
Common questions
Can I compare NHS jobs in different regions?
Yes. Pick a region for each role. Tax bands differ in Scotland, and England includes London HCAS options. The calculator applies the correct rules for each side.
Does the comparison include unsocial hours?
Yes. Enter your typical night or Saturday shifts and Sunday or bank holiday shifts for each role. Enhancement rates follow your band under Section 2 of the NHS Terms and Conditions.
Is this the same calculation as the main pay calculator?
Yes. Both roles use the same engine for basic pay, tax, NI, NHS pension, student loans, HCAS, and salary sacrifice.