Head of Service / Director of Nursing or AHP Salary 2026/27
A Head of Service / Director of Nursing or AHP in England is paid on Band 8b–9 (Agenda for Change). Below is the 2026/27 pay scale and what you could earn as you progress.
| Band | Step | Annual (2026/27) | Years to progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band 8b | entry | £66,582 | 2 yrs |
| Band 8b | intermediate | £70,896 | 3 yrs |
| Band 8b | top | £77,368 | — |
Demand: Growing.
What you could earn next
Example trajectory: £25,272 now → £70,896
Yr 0
£25k
Yr 2
£26k
Yr 4
£27k
Yr 6
£49k
Yr 8
£67k
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Indicative — England 2026/27 Agenda for Change basic pay, excludes High Cost Area Supplements, unsocial-hours and overtime. Typical timings are national averages, not guarantees. Not financial advice. See data sources.