The NHS Pay Bands in London are higher than the rest of the UK due to a “High Cost Area Supplement.”
- Inner London – 20% of basic NHS salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,888 and a maximum payment of £7,377
- Outer London – 15% of basic NHS salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,108 and a maximum payment of £5,177
- London Fringe – 5% of basic NHS salary, subject to a minimum payment of £1,136 and a maximum payment of £1,915
2023 NHS Pay Scales in London
The table below show NHS Pay Scales in each London area and how it compares to the basic NHS salary for each band.
| NHS Pay Bands | Basic Salary | Inner London | Outer London | London Fringe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band 1 | £20,270 | £25,158 | £24,378 | £21,406 |
| Band 2 | Band 2 | Band 2 | Band 2 | Band 2 |
| <2 years' experience | £20,270 | £25,158 | £24,378 | £21,406 |
| 2+ years | £21,318 | £26,206 | £25,426 | £22,454 |
| Band 3 | Band 3 | Band 3 | Band 3 | Band 3 |
| <2 years' experience | £21,730 | £26,618 | £25,838 | £22,866 |
| 2+ years | £23,177 | £28,065 | £27,285 | £24,336 |
| Band 4 | Band 4 | Band 4 | Band 4 | Band 4 |
| <3 years' experience | £23,949 | £28,837 | £28,057 | £25,146 |
| 3+ years | £26,282 | £31,538 | £30,390 | £27,596 |
| Band 5 | Band 5 | Band 5 | Band 5 | Band 5 |
| <2 years' experience | £27,055 | £32,466 | £31,163 | £28,408 |
| 2-4 years | £29,180 | £35,016 | £33,557 | £30,639 |
| 4+ years | £32,934 | £39,521 | £37,874 | £34,581 |
| Band 6 | Band 6 | Band 6 | Band 6 | Band 6 |
| <2 years' experience | £33,706 | £40,447 | £38,762 | £35,391 |
| 2-5 years | £35,572 | £42,686 | £40,749 | £37,351 |
| 5+ years | £40,588 | £47,965 | £45,765 | £42,503 |
| Band 7 | Band 7 | Band 7 | Band 7 | Band 7 |
| <2 years' experience | £41,659 | £49,036 | £46,836 | £43,574 |
| 2-5 years | £43,806 | £51,183 | £48,983 | £45,721 |
| 5+ years | £47,672 | £55,049 | £52,849 | £49,587 |
| Band 8a | Band 8a | Band 8a | Band 8a | Band 8a |
| < 5 years' experience | £48,526 | £55,903 | £53,703 | £50,441 |
| 5+ years | £54,619 | £61,996 | £59,796 | £56,534 |
| Band 8b | Band 8b | Band 8b | Band 8b | Band 8b |
| < 5 years' experience | £56,164 | £63,541 | £61,341 | £58,079 |
| 5+ years | £65,262 | £72,639 | £70,439 | £67,177 |
| Band 8c | Band 8c | Band 8c | Band 8c | Band 8c |
| < 5 years' experience | £67,064 | £74,441 | £72,241 | £68,979 |
| 5+ years | £77,274 | £84,651 | £82,451 | £79,189 |
| Band 8d | Band 8d | Band 8d | Band 8d | Band 8d |
| < 5 years' experience | £79,592 | £86,969 | £84,769 | £81,507 |
| 5+ years | £91,787 | £99,164 | £96,964 | £93,702 |
| Band 9 | Band 9 | Band 9 | Band 9 | Band 9 |
| < 5 years' experience | £95,135 | £102,512 | £100,312 | £97,050 |
| 5+ years | £109,475 | £116,852 | £114,652 | £111,390 |