NHS Pelvic Health Physiotherapist salary, 2026/27
Pelvic health physiotherapists treat urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, postnatal recovery and prolapse, mostly in women's health services but increasingly in men's pelvic health too. The role requires specialist post-registration training. Most pelvic health physios are at Band 6 or Band 7.
- Range (England)
- £39,959 to £56,515
- Typical bands
- Band 6, Band 7
- Hourly entry
- £20.44
- Hourly top
- £28.90
Pelvic Health Physiotherapist pay by band, England 2026/27
The table below shows the entry and top step at each band Pelvic Health Physiotherapists are typically paid on. Most Pelvic Health Physiotherapists move through the bands over the course of their career as they take on more senior or specialist responsibilities.
Pelvic Health Physiotherapist salary after tax, 2026/27
The figures below show Pelvic Health Physiotherapist 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.
Gross vs net at the top of each band on the 2026/27 England scale
| Band | Entry net | Top net | Monthly at top | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band 6 | £29,157 | £34,391 | £2,866 | Full breakdown |
| Band 7 | £35,206 | £39,708 | £3,309 | Full breakdown |
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.
Pelvic Health Physiotherapist career pay progression
Most Pelvic Health Physiotherapists 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 Step timeline
Band 6 £39,959 to £48,117 gross
Top step net: £34,391 a year (£2,866/month). 3 steps; 5 years from entry to top.
- 2 Step timeline
Band 7 £49,387 to £56,515 gross
Top step net: £39,708 a year (£3,309/month). 3 steps; 5 years from entry to top.
Across the typical Pelvic Health Physiotherapist career on the 2026/27 England scale, gross pay rises by £16,556 a year from entry on Band 6 (£39,959) to the top of Band 7 (£56,515). National pay deals add a further cost-of-living rise on top each April.
Pelvic Health Physiotherapist 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 Pelvic Health Physiotherapist on?
- NHS Pelvic Health Physiotherapists sit at Band 6 or Band 7 depending on experience and the specific responsibilities of the role. Newly qualified Pelvic Health Physiotherapists 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 Pelvic Health Physiotherapist earn in 2026/27?
- On the 2026/27 England pay scale, an NHS Pelvic Health Physiotherapist 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 Pelvic Health Physiotherapists earn between £43,231 and £61,466 on the equivalent Scottish scale.
- Where can I find Pelvic Health Physiotherapist 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 Pelvic Health Physiotherapist salary after tax?
- An NHS Pelvic Health Physiotherapist starting on Band 6 (£39,959 gross) takes home around £29,157 a year after income tax, employee National Insurance and the NHS pension contribution — about £2,430 a month. At the top of Band 7 (£56,515 gross), take-home pay rises to £39,708 a year, or £3,309 a month. The figures exclude student loan repayments, unsocial hours and London weighting.
- Does Pelvic Health Physiotherapist get London weighting?
- Only at NHS Trusts in England inside one of the three London weighting (HCAS) zones. Pelvic Health Physiotherapists 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 Pelvic Health Physiotherapists don't receive a London weighting equivalent.