Band 8a Pay Calculator - Northern Ireland 2026/27
Take-Home Pay After Tax, NI, Pension, and Student Loans.
| Payments | Amount |
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| Basic Pay | £0 |
| Deductions | Amount |
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| PAYE Tax | £0 |
| National Insurance | £0 |
| NHS Pension | £0 |
In simple terms
Adjust the settings on the left to see a plain English summary of your pay.
Please note: Showing latest available 2025/26 HSCNI rates. The 2026/27 award is pending.
Estimates only. Your payslip may differ depending on tax code, trust payroll, and how unsocial hours are recorded.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Band 8a basic salary in Northern Ireland for 2026/27?
Under the 2026/27 Agenda for Change pay scale in Northern Ireland, Band 8a basic annual pay ranges from £55,690 to £62,682 depending on pay point and length of service. Figures are gross basic salary before tax, pension, and enhancements.
What jobs are typically paid at Band 8a in the NHS?
Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Matron, Principal Clinical Psychologist
How much is Band 8a take-home pay after tax in Northern Ireland?
Take-home pay depends on your pay point, tax code, NHS pension tier, student loan plan, and any unsocial hours. UK income tax and National Insurance rates apply. Use the calculator on this page with your contracted hours and typical night or bank holiday shifts for an estimated monthly and annual net figure.
Does Band 8a receive unsocial hours enhancements in the NHS?
Yes. Under Section 2 of the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service, eligible staff receive percentage uplifts for night, Saturday, Sunday, and bank holiday work based on their band. Enter your typical shift counts in the calculator to see how enhancements affect gross and net pay.