NHS Band 1 Point 1 After Tax Scotland 2025-26
Band 1 · Gross salary: £22,383 · Scottish income tax rates
NHS Band 1 Point 1 Scotland tax breakdown 2025-26
| Item | Annual | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | £22,383 | £1,865 | £430 |
| Personal Allowance (tax-free) | £12,570 | £1,048 | £242 |
| Scottish Income Tax | −£1,934 | −£161 | −£37 |
| National Insurance | −£785 | −£65 | −£15 |
| Net take-home | £19,664 | £1,639 | £378 |
Scotland vs England: NHS Band 1 Point 1 after tax
Scotland has a six-band income tax system with different rates above £43,663. Scottish NHS workers at Band 1 Point 1 pay Scottish Income Tax, which is set by the Scottish Parliament. Scotland workers at this pay point take home £29 more per year (£2/month).
Scottish income tax bands 2025-26
Personal Allowance: £12,570 tax-free · Scottish rates apply to all Scottish taxpayers
| Band | Rate | Income range |
|---|---|---|
| Starter Rate | 19% | £12,571 – £14,876 |
| Basic Rate | 20% | £14,877 – £26,561 |
| Intermediate Rate | 21% | £26,562 – £43,662 |
| Higher Rate | 42% | £43,663 – £75,000 |
| Advanced Rate | 45% | £75,001 – £125,140 |
| Top Rate | 48% | Over £125,140 |
About NHS Band 1 Point 1 in Scotland
NHS Band 1 Point 1 is an individual pay point within Band 1 of the Agenda for Change (AfC) pay framework. The same AfC pay points apply across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, but take-home pay differs in Scotland because Scottish Income Tax rates are set by the Scottish Parliament.
On a gross salary of £22,383, a Scottish NHS worker at Band 1 Point 1 takes home £19,664 per year (£1,639 per month). National Insurance contributions are the same across all UK regions — only income tax differs in Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
What is the take-home pay for NHS Band 1 Point 1 in Scotland?
On the gross salary of £22,383, an NHS Band 1 Point 1 worker in Scotland takes home £19,664 per year after Scottish Income Tax (£1,934) and National Insurance (£785). That is £1,639 per month.
How much is NHS Band 1 Point 1 after tax per month in Scotland?
Based on the gross salary of £22,383, NHS Band 1 Point 1 take-home pay in Scotland is £1,639 per month in 2025-26, after Scottish Income Tax and National Insurance deductions.
How does NHS Band 1 Point 1 take-home pay differ between Scotland and England?
On £22,383 (NHS Band 1 Point 1), Scotland take-home is £19,664/year vs England £19,635/year. Scotland workers take home £29 more per year (£2/month more). Scotland has different income tax bands above £43,663.
What is the hourly rate for NHS Band 1 Point 1 in Scotland?
The gross salary of £22,383 works out at £11 per hour gross (based on 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). After Scottish income tax and NI, the net hourly rate is approximately £10.
How much Scottish income tax does an NHS Band 1 Point 1 worker pay?
On the gross salary of £22,383, an NHS Band 1 Point 1 worker in Scotland pays £1,934 in Scottish Income Tax and £785 in National Insurance — £2,719 total. Effective rate: 12.15%.
What are the Scottish income tax rates for NHS Band 1 Point 1?
Scotland has a six-band income tax system. For a salary of £22,383, the Scottish income tax is £1,934 compared to £1,963 in England. The difference in annual take-home is £29 (Scotland higher).