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NHS AFC Pay Bands: Complete Salary Guide for Healthcare Professionals 2025

Updated NHS pay scales, progression timelines, and band requirements for nursing, therapy, and healthcare roles with geographic variations.

Healthcare Careers UK
September 3, 2025
12 min read

Updated NHS pay scales, progression timelines, and band requirements for nursing, therapy, and healthcare roles with geographic variations.

2025 NHS Pay Band Structure

Band Starting Salary Top of Band Typical Roles
Band 5 £28,407 £34,581 Newly Qualified Nurse, Junior Therapist
Band 6 £35,392 £42,618 Senior Staff Nurse, Specialist Therapist
Band 7 £44,503 £50,952 Ward Manager, Advanced Practitioner

Geographic Supplements

  • London (Inner): Additional 20% supplement
  • London (Outer): Additional 15% supplement
  • London (Fringe): Additional 5% supplement

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