NHS Band 6 vs Band 7 — Salary, Pay & Roles Compared
Band 7 pays £8,258 more per year at starting salary — that's roughly £441.53 extra per month after deductions.
Salary Difference
+£8,258/yr
Take Home Difference
+£441.53/mo
Band 6Band 7
Pay
Starting salary£37,890£46,148
Top of band£44,962£52,809
Take home (start)£2,319.15£2,760.68
Take home (top)£2,697.27£3,097.83
Hourly rate£19.43£23.67
Deductions & Benefits
Pension rate9.8%9.8%
Pay steps44
Overtime eligibleYesYes
Entry Requirements
Typical training3 years3 years
Typical Roles
Examples
Senior Staff NurseCommunity Nurse / District NurseSenior PhysiotherapistSpecialist Midwife
Ward ManagerAdvanced Clinical PractitionerClinical Specialist PhysiotherapistMatron / Modern Matron
What Changes from Band 6 to Band 7?
Moving from Band 6 to Band 7 means a pay increase of £8,258/year at starting salary, which works out to roughly £441.53/month more in your pocket after tax, NI and pension.
Band 7 roles typically require more experience, responsibility, or qualifications than Band 6. Check the roles table above to see what's expected at each level.
Band 6 vs Band 7 FAQ
Band 7 starts at £46,148 compared to £37,890 for Band 6 — a difference of £8,258 per year. After tax, NI and pension, that works out to roughly £441.53 more per month in your pocket.