NHS Band 8d vs Band 9 — Salary, Pay & Roles Compared
Band 9 pays £19,086 more per year at starting salary — that's roughly £794.90 extra per month after deductions.
Salary Difference
+£19,086/yr
Take Home Difference
+£794.90/mo
Band 8dBand 9
Pay
Starting salary£96,340£115,426
Top of band£110,792£132,742
Take home (start)£4,934.09£5,728.99
Take home (top)£5,542.28£6,331.44
Hourly rate£49.41£59.19
Deductions & Benefits
Pension rate12.5%12.5%
Pay steps44
Overtime eligibleNoNo
Entry Requirements
Typical training5-7 years5-7 years
Typical Roles
Examples
Director of NursingDirector of FinanceChief Operating OfficerDeputy Chief Executive
Chief NurseExecutive DirectorVery Senior ManagerManaging Director
What Changes from Band 8d to Band 9?
Moving from Band 8d to Band 9 means a pay increase of £19,086/year at starting salary, which works out to roughly £794.90/month more in your pocket after tax, NI and pension.
Band 9 roles typically require more experience, responsibility, or qualifications than Band 8d. Check the roles table above to see what's expected at each level.
Band 8d vs Band 9 FAQ
Band 9 starts at £115,426 compared to £96,340 for Band 8d — a difference of £19,086 per year. After tax, NI and pension, that works out to roughly £794.90 more per month in your pocket.