NHS Consultant Allied Health Professional salary, 2026/27

Consultant Allied Health Professional pay by band, England 2026/27

The table below shows the entry and top step at each band Consultant Allied Health Professionals are typically paid on. Most Consultant Allied Health Professionals move through the bands over the course of their career as they take on more senior or specialist responsibilities.

Consultant Allied Health Professional salary after tax, 2026/27

The figures below show Consultant Allied Health Professional take-home pay — the cash that lands in your bank account after income tax, employee National Insurance and the NHS pension contribution on the 2026/27 England scale. They exclude London weighting, unsocial hours and overtime. The band-level take-home pages have the full step-by-step breakdown and London weighting variants.

Assumes full-time pay, standard NHS Pension membership and no student loan. Open the band's take-home page for London weighting variants, or use the calculator to add part-time hours, student loan, or HCAS.

Consultant Allied Health Professional career pay progression

Most Consultant Allied Health Professionals progress through more than one band over their career. The path below shows the typical pay journey on the 2026/27 England scale, from entry at the lowest banding to the top step at the highest. Promotion between bands depends on additional qualifications, experience or moving into a more senior post; it isn't automatic.

1. 1

   Band 8a £57,528 to £64,750 gross

   Top step net: £43,955 a year (£3,663/month). 3 steps; 5 years from entry to top.

   Step timeline
2. 2

   Band 8b £66,582 to £77,368 gross

   Top step net: £49,628 a year (£4,136/month). 3 steps; 5 years from entry to top.

   Step timeline

Across the typical Consultant Allied Health Professional career on the 2026/27 England scale, gross pay rises by £19,840 a year from entry on Band 8a (£57,528) to the top of Band 8b (£77,368). National pay deals add a further cost-of-living rise on top each April.

Consultant Allied Health Professional 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.

Common questions

What pay band is a Consultant Allied Health Professional on?

NHS Consultant Allied Health Professionals sit at Band 8a or Band 8b depending on experience and the specific responsibilities of the role. Newly qualified Consultant Allied Health Professionals usually start on the lowest banding shown, with progression to the higher bands as they take on more senior or specialist work.

How much does an NHS Consultant Allied Health Professional earn in 2026/27?

On the 2026/27 England pay scale, an NHS Consultant Allied Health Professional earns between £57,528 and £77,368 a year gross, depending on band and step. At the lowest entry rate that works out to roughly £29.42 an hour, and at the top rate roughly £39.57 an hour. Take-home pay after tax, NI and the NHS pension contribution is typically 70% of the gross figure. Scottish Consultant Allied Health Professionals earn between £65,125 and £82,251 on the equivalent Scottish scale.

Where can I find Consultant Allied Health Professional 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.

What is an NHS Consultant Allied Health Professional salary after tax?

An NHS Consultant Allied Health Professional starting on Band 8a (£57,528 gross) takes home around £40,230 a year after income tax, employee National Insurance and the NHS pension contribution — about £3,353 a month. At the top of Band 8b (£77,368 gross), take-home pay rises to £49,628 a year, or £4,136 a month. The figures exclude student loan repayments, unsocial hours and London weighting.

Does Consultant Allied Health Professional get London weighting?

Only at NHS Trusts in England inside one of the three London weighting (HCAS) zones. Consultant Allied Health Professionals 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 Consultant Allied Health Professionals don't receive a London weighting equivalent.