1. What is the NHS 2024 Pay Increase?

The NHS pay increase for 2024 is a 6% raise for eligible staff in England, implemented to help with cost of living pressures and recognize the hard work of healthcare professionals.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses a simple formula:

Where:

• Old Salary — Current annual salary before the increase
• 1.06 — Represents the 6% increase (100% + 6% = 106% or 1.06)

Explanation: The calculation multiplies your current salary by 1.06 to show what your salary will be after the 6% increase.

3. Importance of the Pay Increase

Details: This pay increase helps NHS staff keep up with inflation and improves retention in the healthcare workforce. It applies to most Agenda for Change staff groups.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your current annual salary in GBP. The calculator will show your new salary after the 6% increase. The result is rounded to two decimal places.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Does this increase apply to all NHS staff?
A: The 6% increase applies to most staff on Agenda for Change contracts in England. Some senior managers and doctors may have different arrangements.

Q2: When will the pay increase take effect?
A: The increase is typically backdated to April 2024 and implemented in paychecks later in the year.

Q3: Is this increase the same across all pay bands?
A: Yes, the 6% increase applies across all Agenda for Change pay bands in England.

Q4: How does this compare to previous years?
A: The 6% increase is higher than some recent years but may still lag behind inflation in some cases.

Q5: Will this affect my pension contributions?
A: Your pension contributions are based on your salary, so they may increase slightly with your new salary.