NHS Head of Allied Health Professions salary, 2026/27

Head of Allied Health Professions pay by band, England 2026/27

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

Head of Allied Health Professions salary after tax, 2026/27

The figures below show Head of Allied Health Professions 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.

Head of Allied Health Professions career pay progression

Most Heads of Allied Health Professions 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 8c £79,504 to £91,609 gross

   Top step net: £56,820 a year (£4,735/month). 3 steps; 5 years from entry to top.

   Step timeline
2. 2

   Band 8d £94,356 to £108,814 gross

   Top step net: £65,508 a year (£5,459/month). 3 steps; 5 years from entry to top.

   Step timeline

Across the typical Head of Allied Health Professions career on the 2026/27 England scale, gross pay rises by £29,310 a year from entry on Band 8c (£79,504) to the top of Band 8d (£108,814). National pay deals add a further cost-of-living rise on top each April.

Head of Allied Health Professions 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 Head of Allied Health Professions on?

NHS Heads of Allied Health Professions sit at Band 8c or Band 8d depending on experience and the specific responsibilities of the role. Newly qualified Heads of Allied Health Professions 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 Head of Allied Health Professions earn in 2026/27?

On the 2026/27 England pay scale, an NHS Head of Allied Health Professions earns between £79,504 and £108,814 a year gross, depending on band and step. At the lowest entry rate that works out to roughly £40.66 an hour, and at the top rate roughly £55.65 an hour. Take-home pay after tax, NI and the NHS pension contribution is typically 70% of the gross figure. Scottish Heads of Allied Health Professions earn between £90,808 and £112,426 on the equivalent Scottish scale.

Where can I find Head of Allied Health Professions 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 Head of Allied Health Professions salary after tax?

An NHS Head of Allied Health Professions starting on Band 8c (£79,504 gross) takes home around £50,707 a year after income tax, employee National Insurance and the NHS pension contribution — about £4,226 a month. At the top of Band 8d (£108,814 gross), take-home pay rises to £65,508 a year, or £5,459 a month. The figures exclude student loan repayments, unsocial hours and London weighting.

Does Head of Allied Health Professions get London weighting?

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