Nurse Consultant Salary 2026/27
A Nurse Consultant in England is paid on Band 8a (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 8a | entry | £57,528 | 2 yrs |
| Band 8a | intermediate | £60,417 | 3 yrs |
| Band 8a | top | £64,750 | — |
Demand: Growing · +4.6% workforce YoY.
What you could earn next
Example trajectory: £57,528 now → £91,609
Yr 0
£58k
Yr 2
£60k
Yr 4
£80k
Yr 6
£84k
Yr 8
£92k
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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.