Are you an international doctor considering a career in the NHS? Understanding what your NHS consultant salary will look like as monthly take-home pay is crucial for planning your new life in the UK.
To help you navigate this important aspect, we've compiled detailed examples that break down what you can realistically expect to take home each month. These examples will provide you with a clearer picture of your financial situation, allowing you to plan effectively for your future job working as a consultant doctor working in the NHS England.
In the UK, your take-home pay is the amount deposited into your bank account after all mandatory deductions are subtracted from your annual salary. These deductions typically include Income Tax, National Insurance contributions, and NHS pension payments.
It's important to understand that our calculations are intended as a general guide. We've based our estimates on the gross salary at each pay threshold, assuming no additional income streams. Your actual take-home pay may differ due to various factors, such as additional responsibilities, extra hours worked, supplementary income, your final tax bracket, pension decisions, and any tax-deductible expenses you may claim.
By offering these insights, we aim to help you better navigate your financial planning as you embark on a rewarding career in the NHS and build a new life in the UK.
This is the new 23/24 salary and take-home pay structure following the agreed recent deal.
The pay elements of the new agreement will be applied in the coming months and backdated to 1 March 2024.
Threshold |
Annual gross salary* |
Estimated annual take-home pay** |
Estimated monthly take-home pay** |
1 |
£105,504 |
£70,649 |
£5,887 |
2 |
£111,714 |
£73,009 |
£6,084 |
3 |
£114,894 |
£74,217 |
£6,185 |
4 |
£126,018 |
£78,576 |
£6,548 |
5 |
£139,882 |
£85,924 |
£7,160 |
*Before tax and pension
**Based on standard salary and not inclusive of additional payments for extra hours worked or pension deductions
For a comprehensive overview of pay and salary conditions across all grades in the UK, explore our blogs series on NHS career structure and pay. Visit our IMG Resources library to find detailed information tailored to international doctors.
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