NHS Fundraising Officer salary, 2026/27
Fundraising officers work for NHS Charity teams to raise funds from individuals, grants, events and corporate partnerships. The role typically requires fundraising experience or the Institute of Fundraising certificate. Most NHS fundraising officers sit at Band 4 to Band 6.
- Range (England)
- £28,392 to £48,117
- Typical bands
- Band 4, Band 5, Band 6
- Hourly entry
- £14.52
- Hourly top
- £24.61
Fundraising Officer pay by band, England 2026/27
The table below shows the entry and top step at each band Fundraising Officers are typically paid on. Most Fundraising Officers move through the bands over the course of their career as they take on more senior or specialist responsibilities.
Fundraising Officer 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 Fundraising Officer on?
- NHS Fundraising Officers sit at Bands 4, 5 or Band 6 depending on experience and the specific responsibilities of the role. Newly qualified Fundraising Officers 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 Fundraising Officer earn in 2026/27?
- On the 2026/27 England pay scale, an NHS Fundraising Officer earns between £28,392 and £48,117 a year gross, depending on band and step. At the lowest entry rate that works out to roughly £14.52 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 Fundraising Officers earn between £31,537 and £52,679 on the equivalent Scottish scale.
- Where can I find Fundraising Officer 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 Fundraising Officer get London weighting?
- Only at NHS Trusts in England inside one of the three London weighting (HCAS) zones. Fundraising Officers 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 Fundraising Officers don't receive a London weighting equivalent.