NHS Health Visitor salary, 2026/27
Health visitors are specialist community public health nurses focused on the under-fives and their families. They deliver the Healthy Child Programme, conduct developmental checks, provide breastfeeding and weaning support, and identify safeguarding concerns early. Newly qualified health visitors sit at Band 6, with senior practitioners at Band 7.
- Range (England)
- £39,959 to £56,515
- Typical bands
- Band 6, Band 7
- Hourly entry
- £20.44
- Hourly top
- £28.90
Health Visitor pay by band, England 2026/27
The table below shows the entry and top step at each band Health Visitors are typically paid on. Most Health Visitors move through the bands over the course of their career as they take on more senior or specialist responsibilities.
Health Visitor 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 Health Visitor on?
- NHS Health Visitors sit at Band 6 or Band 7 depending on experience and the specific responsibilities of the role. Newly qualified Health Visitors 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 Health Visitor earn in 2026/27?
- On the 2026/27 England pay scale, an NHS Health Visitor earns between £39,959 and £56,515 a year gross, depending on band and step. At the lowest entry rate that works out to roughly £20.44 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 Health Visitors earn between £43,231 and £61,466 on the equivalent Scottish scale.
- Where can I find Health Visitor 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 Health Visitor get London weighting?
- Only at NHS Trusts in England inside one of the three London weighting (HCAS) zones. Health Visitors 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 Health Visitors don't receive a London weighting equivalent.