Band 9 Nurse Salary in Bristol 2025

Find out exactly what a Band 9 nurse earns in Bristol. Below are the full Agenda for Change pay scales for Band 9 in Bristol, including entry, mid and top salaries, plus estimated take-home pay after tax, National Insurance and NHS pension.

Salary progression in Bristol

Entry£109,179
Mid point£117,518
Top of band£125,637

Band 9 pay scale in Bristol

Pay pointAnnual salaryMonthly
Entry£109,179£9,098
Mid point£117,518£9,793
Top of band£125,637£10,470

Estimated take-home pay

Estimates based on 2025/26 tax and NHS pension rates.

EstimateEntryTop of band
Gross annual£109,179£125,637
Income tax-£31,104-£37,712
National Insurance-£4,194-£4,523
NHS pension-£15,831-£18,217
Estimated take-home (annual)£58,050£65,185
Estimated take-home (monthly)£4,838£5,432

Estimates based on 2025/26 tax and NHS pension rates. Actual take-home may vary.

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How Bristol compares

Band 9 entry salary in Bristol: £109,179. UK average (no weighting): £109,179.

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Progression to the next band

Band 9 is the top of the AfC scale. Progression is into senior leadership or other high-level roles.

What comes after Band 9?

Band 9 is the top of the Agenda for Change scale. Beyond this, roles are typically executive or board-level.

Frequently asked questions

What does a Band 9 nurse earn in Bristol?
In Bristol, a Band 9 nurse earns between £109,179 and £125,637 per year (base salary), depending on pay point.
How do I progress from Band 9?
Band 9 is the top of the clinical scale. Progression is typically into senior leadership or specialist consultant roles.
What is the NHS Agenda for Change pay scale?
Agenda for Change (AfC) is the NHS pay system. Jobs are matched to pay bands (2–9) and pay points within each band. Salaries are set nationally with London weighting where applicable.
When do NHS pay scales change?
NHS pay is usually updated each financial year (April). The figures on this page reflect the 2025/26 pay scales.

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