NHS Discharge Coordinator salary, 2026/27
Discharge coordinators (often nurses or social workers) facilitate safe and timely discharge of patients from hospital, coordinating community services, equipment delivery and family support. The role is critical to maintaining patient flow. Most discharge coordinators are at Band 5 to Band 7.
- Range (England)
- £32,073 to £56,515
- Typical bands
- Band 5, Band 6, Band 7
- Hourly entry
- £16.40
- Hourly top
- £28.90
Discharge Coordinator pay by band, England 2026/27
The table below shows the entry and top step at each band Discharge Coordinators are typically paid on. Most Discharge Coordinators move through the bands over the course of their career as they take on more senior or specialist responsibilities.
Discharge Coordinator 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 Discharge Coordinator on?
- NHS Discharge Coordinators sit at Bands 5, 6 or Band 7 depending on experience and the specific responsibilities of the role. Newly qualified Discharge Coordinators 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 Discharge Coordinator earn in 2026/27?
- On the 2026/27 England pay scale, an NHS Discharge Coordinator earns between £32,073 and £56,515 a year gross, depending on band and step. At the lowest entry rate that works out to roughly £16.40 an hour, and at the top rate roughly £28.90 an hour. Take-home pay after tax, NI and the NHS pension contribution is typically 70% of the gross figure. Scottish Discharge Coordinators earn between £34,544 and £61,466 on the equivalent Scottish scale.
- Where can I find Discharge Coordinator 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 Discharge Coordinator get London weighting?
- Only at NHS Trusts in England inside one of the three London weighting (HCAS) zones. Discharge Coordinators 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 Discharge Coordinators don't receive a London weighting equivalent.