NHS Head of Allied Health Professions salary, 2026/27
Heads of allied health professions lead the strategic direction of AHP services across an NHS Trust, providing professional leadership for physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, radiography, dietetics and other AHP groups. Most heads of AHP are at Band 8c or Band 8d.
- Range (England)
- £79,504 to £108,814
- Typical bands
- Band 8c, Band 8d
- Hourly entry
- £40.66
- Hourly top
- £55.65
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 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.
- 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.