🏴 NURSING REMUNERATION — SCOTLAND
NHS Scotland Agenda for Change pay scales and nursing remuneration framework.
CURRENT SCALE: 1 APRIL 2026
NHS SCOTLAND — AGENDA FOR CHANGE
Nurses and midwives employed by NHS Scotland are covered by the Scottish Agenda for Change pay agreement. Scotland operates its own pay settlement separate from the other UK nations.
| Band | Annual salary | Typical nursing level |
|---|---|---|
| Band 5 | £34,544 – £43,039 | Registered Nurse |
| Band 6 | £43,231 – £52,679 | Specialist / Senior Nurse |
| Band 7 | £52,845 – £61,465 | Advanced / Ward Manager |
| Band 8a | £60,? – £? | Senior Specialist / Management |
2026–2027 PAY AGREEMENT
The current two-year Scottish pay agreement covers 2025–2027. The 2026–2027 increase is 3.75%.
ADDITIONAL PAY
Allowances and enhancements may apply depending on role, working pattern, location and the terms of the relevant NHS Scotland agreement.
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Nurses and midwives practising in Scotland must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
OFFICIAL SOURCES
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT — NHS PAY RATES ↗ NMC — REGISTRATION ↗Salary figures shown are basic annual Agenda for Change rates effective from 1 April 2026.
