Clinical Director / Consultant-level Lead Salary 2026/27
A Clinical Director / Consultant-level Lead in England is paid on Band 8c–9 (Agenda for Change). Below is the 2026/27 pay scale and what you could earn as you progress.
| Band | Step | Annual (2026/27) | Years to progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band 8c | entry | £79,504 | 2 yrs |
| Band 8c | intermediate | £84,346 | 3 yrs |
| Band 8c | top | £91,609 | — |
Demand: Growing.
What you could earn next
Example trajectory: £25,272 now → £79,504
Yr 0
£25k
Yr 2
£25k
Yr 4
£32k
Yr 6
£49k
Yr 8
£52k
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Indicative — England 2026/27 Agenda for Change basic pay, excludes High Cost Area Supplements, unsocial-hours and overtime. Typical timings are national averages, not guarantees. Not financial advice. See data sources.