As part of a national framework of Terms & Conditions (known as ‘Agenda of Change’), the majority of HSC posts are ‘banded’ depending on the tasks required and level of responsibility across a number of core and specific dimensions.
The table below details the pay ranges for each Band of post. You should note that this table reflects basic pay – staff will receive a range of enhancements for working at evenings/nights, early mornings, weekends or on public holidays. These enhancements vary but can range from ‘time and a third’ up to ‘double time’ for work done during these unsocial hours.
Please note that Medical & Dental posts are not part of the Agenda for Change national framework – pay scales for these posts will be available on specific job advertisements.
HSC Payscales 2021/22
Updated: 03/02/2022
Poster Download (pdf) - Pay bands and pay points from 1 April 2021
| Band | Entry |
Band 1* | £18,546 |
* Closed to new entrants.
If eligible, HSC staff will progress to the next pay point in their pay scale after the periods highlighted below.
| Band | Entry | Progression After | Top |
Band 2 | £18,546 | 2 Years | £19,918 |
Band 3 | £20,330 | 2 Years | £21,777 |
Band 4 | £22,549 | 3 Years | £24,882 |
| Band | Entry | Progression After | Intermediate | Progression After | Top |
Band 5 | £25,655 | 2 Years | £27,780 | 2 Years | £31,534 |
Band 6 | £32,306 | 2 Years | £34,172 | 3 Years | £39,027 |
Band 7 | £40,057 | 2 Years | £42,121 | 3 Years | £45,839 |
| Band | Entry | Progression After | Top |
Band 8a | £47,126** | 5 Years | £53,219 |
Band 8b | £54,764** | 5 Years | £63,862 |
Band 8c | £65,664** | 5 Years | £75,874 |
Band 8d | £78,192** | 5 Years | £90,387 |
Band 9 | £93,735** | 5 Years | £108,075 |
** Consolidated payment continues to apply to those eligible as at 31 March 2021.