Salary by Role

Mental Health Nurse Salary UK 2026

Mental health nurse (RMN) salaries range from Band 5 to Band 8. Agency rates significantly higher.

2026-06-22  ·  5 min read
£36,000
Median Salary
£30k–£55k
Typical Range
£30,000–£36,000
Entry / Newly Qualified
£46,000–£55,000
Senior / Specialist

NHS Salary by Band

BandSalary
Band 5 (RMN)£29,969–£36,483
Band 6£37,338–£44,962
Band 7£46,148–£52,809

Agency and bank RMNs earn £22–£35 per hour — significantly above equivalent band rates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Band 5 RMNs earn £30,000–£36,000. Band 6 earn £37,000–£45,000. Agency rates are significantly higher.

Yes — consistently listed among NHS workforce shortage areas.

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Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2024; NHS Agenda for Change pay scales 2025/26