NHS Community Midwife salary, 2026/27
Community midwives provide antenatal and postnatal care to women in their own homes and at community clinics, with hospital backup for delivery. The role involves caseload holding, home visits, parent education classes and breastfeeding support. Community midwives are typically banded at 6, with team leaders at Band 7.
- Range (England)
- £39,959 to £48,117
- Typical band
- Band 6
- Hourly entry
- £20.44
- Hourly top
- £24.61
Community Midwife pay by band, England 2026/27
The table below shows the entry and top step at each band Community Midwives are typically paid on. Most Community Midwives move through the bands over the course of their career as they take on more senior or specialist responsibilities.
Community Midwife pay in Scotland
Scottish NHS staff are paid on a separate pay scale, negotiated by the Scottish Government rather than the UK Pay Review Body. Scotland consistently pays more than England at every band. The figures below are the Scottish equivalents for the same bands.
| Band (Scotland) | Entry | Top |
|---|---|---|
| Band 6 | £43,231 | £52,679 |
Common questions
- What pay band is a Community Midwife on?
- Most NHS Community Midwives are banded at Band 6. The exact responsibility level can vary slightly between Trusts, but the banding is consistent across the NHS because the Job Evaluation Scheme produces the same score for the same job description.
- How much does an NHS Community Midwife earn in 2026/27?
- On the 2026/27 England pay scale, an NHS Community Midwife earns between £39,959 and £48,117 a year gross, depending on band and step. At the lowest entry rate that works out to roughly £20.44 an hour, and at the top rate roughly £24.61 an hour. Take-home pay after tax, NI and the NHS pension contribution is typically 70% of the gross figure. Scottish Community Midwives earn between £43,231 and £52,679 on the equivalent Scottish scale.
- Where can I find Community Midwife jobs in the NHS?
- NHS Jobs (jobs.nhs.uk) lists all current vacancies across the four UK nations. Filter by 'Pay Band' to focus on roles at the band you're interested in. HSC Recruit covers Northern Ireland (jobs.hscni.net) and NHS Scotland Jobs covers Scotland (jobs.scot.nhs.uk). Most Trusts also list vacancies on their own websites alongside the national portal.
- Does Community Midwife get London weighting?
- Only at NHS Trusts in England inside one of the three London weighting (HCAS) zones. Community Midwives working at Inner London Trusts get 20% on top of basic pay (minimum £5,794, maximum £8,746 for 2026/27). Outer London is 15%, Fringe is 5%. Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish Community Midwives don't receive a London weighting equivalent.