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.
Pay Bands and Pay Points for HSC Staff
Updated: 04/04/2025
| Band | Entry |
Band 1* | £24,465 |
* 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 | £24,465 | 2 Years | £24,465 |
Band 3 | £24,937 | 2 Years | £26,598 |
Band 4 | £27,485 | 3 Years | £30,162 |
| Band | Entry | Progression After | Intermediate | Progression After | Top |
Band 5 | £31,049 | 2 Years | £33,487 | 2 Years | £37,796 |
Band 6 | £38,682 | 2 Years | £40,823 | 3 Years | £46,580 |
Band 7 | £47,810 | 2 Years | £50,273 | 3 Years | £54,710 |
| Band | Entry | Progression After |
Intermediate | Progression After |
Top |
| Band 8a | £55,690 |
2 | £58,487 |
3 | £62,682 |
| Band 8b | £64,455 |
2 | £68,631 |
3 | £74,896 |
| Band 8c | £76,965 |
2 | £81,652 |
3 | £88,682 |
| Band 8d | £91,342 |
2 | £96,941 |
3 | £105,337 |
| Band 9 | £109,179 |
2 | £115,763 |
3 | £125,637 |