Band 8c Pay Calculator - Wales 2026/27
Take-Home Pay After Tax, NI, Pension, and Student Loans.
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In simple terms
Adjust the settings on the left to see a plain English summary of your pay.
Last updated based on the NHS Wales 2026/27 Pay Award.
Estimates only. Your payslip may differ depending on tax code, trust payroll, and how unsocial hours are recorded.
About Band 8c pay in Wales
Band 8c roles commonly include Consultant Paramedic, Head of Clinical Service, Deputy Chief Pharmacist. For 2026/27 in Wales, this band pays £80,715 to £93,006 basic across 3 pay points before tax, National Insurance, pension, student loans, or unsocial enhancements.
Wales negotiates its own AfC pay points while currently using the same income tax bands as England and Northern Ireland for 2026/27. Use the calculator above to set contracted hours, shifts, and deductions for an estimated monthly and annual take-home figure.
For shift enhancements, see the unsocial hours pay guide. To weigh two offers, use the job comparison calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Band 8c basic salary in Wales for 2026/27?
Under the 2026/27 Agenda for Change pay scale in Wales, Band 8c basic annual pay ranges from £80,715 to £93,006 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 8c in the NHS?
Consultant Paramedic, Head of Clinical Service, Deputy Chief Pharmacist
How much is Band 8c take-home pay after tax in Wales?
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 8c 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.