Band 5 (registered nurse, entry): £32,073 NHS Employers, Agenda for Change pay scales

Typical pay across the occupation is £32,000 to £48,000 a year National Careers Service

Official pay scales

NHS Agenda for Change (England)

Band 5 (registered nurse, entry)£32,073
Band 5 (2 to 4 years)£34,592
Band 5 (top of band)£39,043
Band 6 (senior or specialist nurse)£39,959 to £48,117

NHS Employers, Agenda for Change pay scales, 2026/27, from 1 April 2026. Basic pay. London and high cost area supplements and unsocial hours enhancements are paid on top.

Live advertised-pay data for this role is not available right now.