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NHS pay rise 2026-27: the rates for nursing staff across the UK
Infographic story detailing the pay by band for NHS nursing staff on Agenda for Change contracts in each of the UK countries, after recent pay announcements for 2026-27. We compare pay for staff on bands 4-9, and explain the 2026-27 pay rises due in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, as well as the directly negotiated two-year deal for staff in Scotland.
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A band-by-band breakdown of pay for NHS nursing staff, taking into account 2026-27 government pay rise announcements. Find out what staff are paid across the UK
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