Pay Bands in Health & Social Care
As part of a national framework of Terms & Conditions (known as ‘Agenda of Change’), the majority of HSC posts are ‘banded’ depending on the tasks required and level of responsibility across a number of core and specific dimensions.
The table below details the pay ranges for each Band of post. You should note that this table reflects basic pay – staff will receive a range of enhancements for working at evenings/nights, early mornings, weekends or on public holidays. These enhancements vary but can range from ‘time and a third’ up to ‘double time’ for work done during these unsocial hours.
Please note that Medical & Dental posts are not part of the Agenda for Change national framework – pay scales for these posts will be available on specific job advertisements.
Pay Bands and Pay Points for HSC Staff
Pay bands and pay points effective 1 April 2024
| Band | Entry |
| Band 1* | £23,615 |
* Closed to new entrants.
If eligible, HSC staff will progress to the next pay point in their pay scale after the periods highlighted below.
| Band | Entry | Progression After | Top |
| Band 2 | £23,615 | 2 Years | £23,615 |
| Band 3 | £23,615 | 2 Years | £25,674 |
| Band 4 | £26,530 | 3 Years | £29,114 |
| Band | Entry | Progression After |
Intermediate | Progression After |
Top |
| Band 5 | £29,970 | 2 Years | £32,324 | 2 Years | £36,483 |
| Band 6 | £37,338 | 2 Years | £39,404 | 3 Years | £44,962 |
| Band 7 | £46,148 | 2 Years | £48,525 | 3 Years | £52,809 |
A new intermediate pay point has been introduced within bands 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d and 9 to which staff may progress after two years at the respective band.
| Band | Entry | Progression After | Intermediate | Progression After | Top |
| Band 8a | £53,755 | 2 Years | £56,454 | 3 Years | £60,504 |
| Band 8b | £62,215 | 2 Years | £66,246 | 3 Years | £72,293 |
| Band 8c | £74,290 | 2 Years | £78,814 | 3 Years | £85,601 |
| Band 8d | £88,168 | 2 Years | £93,572 | 3 Years | £101,677 |
| Band 9 | £105,385 | 2 Years | £111,740 | 3 Years | £121,271 |
The new intermediate step within bands 8a – 9 inclusive will have effect from 1 April 2024. Subject to usual progression standards, staff may move to this pay point when eligible, i.e., the later date of: 1 April 2024; or the second anniversary of their appointment to the band (known as the “step date”).
A copy of the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook can be downloaded from the NHS Employers website at: https://www.nhsemployers.org/your-workforce/pay-and-reward/agenda-for-change/nhs-terms-and-conditions-of-service-handbook