UK healthcare cost & salary answers
Clear answers with real, sourced figures to the money questions people ask before qualifying, relocating or taking an NHS role in the UK β what PLAB costs, what the NHS bands pay, what the visa costs, and what it costs to move. Every figure traces to the GMC, NMC, NHS Employers or GOV.UK.
Reference period: July 2026.
How much does PLAB cost in 2026?
PLAB 1, PLAB 2, GMC registration, English test and visa β itemised with real GMC and GOV.UK figures.
Read the answer βWhat is the NHS Band 5 salary in 2026?
The 2026/27 Agenda for Change Band 5 pay range, with London weighting and take-home context.
Read the answer βWhat is the NHS Band 6 salary in 2026?
The 2026/27 Agenda for Change Band 6 pay range for specialist nurses and experienced AHPs.
Read the answer βWhat is the NHS Band 7 salary in 2026?
The 2026/27 Agenda for Change Band 7 range for advanced practitioners and ward managers.
Read the answer βHow much do nurses earn in the UK?
From a newly qualified Band 5 nurse to a Band 8a consultant nurse β the full 2026/27 NHS nurse pay ladder.
Read the answer βHow much do doctors earn in the UK?
NHS basic pay from foundation doctor to consultant and salaried GP, on the 2026/27 scales.
Read the answer βHow much does the UK Health and Care Worker visa cost in 2026?
The 2026 application fee, the Immigration Health Surcharge exemption and the minimum salary rule.
Read the answer βHow much does it cost to relocate to the UK as a healthcare worker?
Registration, exams, English test, visa and setup costs for internationally trained doctors and nurses.
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This page is independent educational information for people researching UK healthcare qualification, registration and pay of their own accord. It is not legal, immigration, financial or careers advice, and it is not a job offer. Gera Systems Ltd is not a medical regulator and is not a recruitment agency β it does not register clinicians and does not place anyone into NHS or other UK jobs. Fees, pay scales and immigration rules change periodically β always confirm the current figure with the named source (NHS Employers, GMC, NMC and GOV.UK) before making any decision.