NHS Volunteer Coordinator salary, 2026/27
Volunteer coordinators recruit, train and support unpaid volunteers across NHS services including ward-based befrienders, chaplaincy and patient transport. The role typically requires excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. Most volunteer coordinators 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
Volunteer Coordinator pay by band, England 2026/27
The table below shows the entry and top step at each band Volunteer Coordinators are typically paid on. Most Volunteer Coordinators move through the bands over the course of their career as they take on more senior or specialist responsibilities.
Volunteer Coordinator 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 Volunteer Coordinator on?
- NHS Volunteer Coordinators sit at Bands 4, 5 or Band 6 depending on experience and the specific responsibilities of the role. Newly qualified Volunteer Coordinators 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 Volunteer Coordinator earn in 2026/27?
- On the 2026/27 England pay scale, an NHS Volunteer Coordinator 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 Volunteer Coordinators earn between £31,537 and £52,679 on the equivalent Scottish scale.
- Where can I find Volunteer Coordinator 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 Volunteer Coordinator get London weighting?
- Only at NHS Trusts in England inside one of the three London weighting (HCAS) zones. Volunteer Coordinators 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 Volunteer Coordinators don't receive a London weighting equivalent.