Clinical nurse specialist (Band 7) salary and take-home pay 2026/27
A typical clinical nurse specialist (band 7) salary of £49,387 takes home £39,078.24 a year (£3,256.52 a month) after income tax and National Insurance for 2026/27 in England, Wales or Northern Ireland, with no pension or student loan.
- Gross
- £49,387
- Take-home
- £39,078.24
- Monthly
- £3,256.52
- Weekly
- £751.50
- Income Tax
- £7,363.40
- Employee NI
- £2,945.36
- Effective rate
- 20.9%
- Marginal (IT+NI)
- 28.0%
Take-home at typical salaries
NHS pay bands — take-home
| Point | Gross | Take-home | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band 5 | £32,073 | £26,612.16 | — |
| Band 6 | £39,959 | £32,290.08 | — |
| Band 7 | £49,387 | £39,078.24 | — |
2025/26 AfC entry-point working set. Confirm the live 2026/27 AfC pay scales (published by NHS Employers) at ship time — SERPs disagree on exact figures. The live scale wins. Source: NHS Employers.
Sources
- NHS Employers — AfC pay scales (accessed 2026-08-14)