Last updated12 February 2026 Article Pay scales for 2026/27 NHS terms and conditions annual, hourly and HCAS pay scales (also known as pay bands or pay rates or payscales) for 2026/27, effective from 1 April.
Last updated7 February 2023 Article Pay on promotion scenarios & FAQs The NHS Staff Council has developed a range of scenarios and FAQs to support employers.
Last updated17 September 2025 Article Pay progression The pay-progression system came into effect 1 April 2019 and is designed to help organisations understand and implement the system.
Last updated3 September 2025 Guidance Equal pay checklist Download our checklist to ensure all your organisation's pay systems are compliant with the legal obligation of equal pay for equal work.
Last updated14 November 2025 Page Pay, pensions and reward Advice, guidance and support on staff reward, the NHS Pension Scheme and the NHS pay and terms and conditions of service.
Last updated10 April 2025 Article Job evaluation and equal pay The importance of equal pay and why effective job evaluation practice is still so important today.
Last updated19 June 2023 Article NHS pay deal in England - frequently asked questions Developed by the Department of Health and Social Care, these FAQs provide clarifying advice on pay, eligibility and implementation of the deal.
Last updated22 May 2025 Article Gender pay gap reporting Find out more about the mandatory gender pay gap reporting for employers with 250 or more relevant employees and how to comply.
Last updated2 April 2025 Guidance Bridging the gender pay gap Access our updated guide for support in reporting and creating action plans to tackle your organisation's gender pay gap.
Last updated23 May 2024 Article Agenda for Change pay deal - non-pay commitments update An update on the non pay commitments following the Agenda for Change pay deal agreed in 2023.