NHS Band 5 Salary 2026/27
NHS Band 5 is the entry band for most registered professionals — nurses, midwives, paramedics, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, radiographers and more. It runs from £32,073 to £39,043 in 2026/27.
| Band | Step | Annual (2026/27) | Years to progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band 5 | entry | £32,073 | 2 yrs |
| Band 5 | intermediate | £34,592 | 2 yrs |
| Band 5 | top | £39,043 | — |
Example trajectory
Example trajectory: £25,272 now → £39,043
Yr 0
£25k
Yr 2
£28k
Yr 4
£32k
Yr 6
£35k
Yr 8
£39k
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Create my career map →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.