Band 9 Nurse Salary in Cambridge 2025
Find out exactly what a Band 9 nurse earns in Cambridge. Below are the full Agenda for Change pay scales for Band 9 in Cambridge, including entry, mid and top salaries, plus estimated take-home pay after tax, National Insurance and NHS pension.
Salary progression in Cambridge
Band 9 pay scale in Cambridge
| Pay point | Annual salary | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | £111,377(incl. London Fringe) | £9,281 |
| Mid point | £119,716(incl. London Fringe) | £9,976 |
| Top of band | £127,835(incl. London Fringe) | £10,653 |
Estimated take-home pay
Estimates based on 2025/26 tax and NHS pension rates.
| Estimate | Entry | Top of band |
|---|---|---|
| Gross annual | £111,377 | £127,835 |
| Income tax | -£31,983 | -£38,701 |
| National Insurance | -£4,238 | -£4,567 |
| NHS pension | -£16,150 | -£18,536 |
| Estimated take-home (annual) | £59,006 | £66,031 |
| Estimated take-home (monthly) | £4,917 | £5,503 |
Estimates based on 2025/26 tax and NHS pension rates. Actual take-home may vary.
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Band 9 entry salary in Cambridge: £111,377. UK average (no weighting): £109,179.
In Cambridge you earn about +£2,198 (2%) more than the UK average for this band, due to location weighting.
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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.
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