Community Mental Health Nurse (CPN) Salary 2026/27
A Community Mental Health Nurse (CPN) in England is paid on Band 6 (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 6 | entry | £39,959 | 2 yrs |
| Band 6 | intermediate | £42,170 | 3 yrs |
| Band 6 | top | £48,117 | — |
Demand: Growing · +1.2% workforce YoY.
What you could earn next
Example trajectory: £39,959 now → £56,515
Yr 0
£40k
Yr 2
£49k
Yr 4
£52k
Yr 6
£52k
Yr 8
£57k
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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.