Are the 2025–26 Lead Practitioner pay scales included?

Yes. This calculator uses the 2025–26 Lead Practitioner ranges for England from 1 September 2025.

Does it handle London weighting and part-time pay?

Yes. Choose your region (Inner/Outer London, Fringe, or England) and set Employment % to pro-rate part-time salaries.

Are tax, NI and student loans included in take-home?

Yes. Results include estimated take-home using 2025–26 tax bands, NI thresholds and any student-loan plans you select.

How accurate are the figures?

They’re estimates based on current thresholds and rules. Always check your payslip or employer payroll for exact amounts.

Lead Practitioner Pay Calculator (England) 2025–26

Estimate your 2025–26 Lead Practitioner salary and monthly take-home by region, including tax, National Insurance and optional student-loan deductions.

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Select Region (England):

Select Lead Practitioner Level:

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Predicted % rise for 2026–27:

Your Tax Code, if known:

Employment % (Full-time = 100):

TLR Payments (if any):

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Student Loan Plans (if unsure, visit our page dedicated to Student Loans, which also includes a Student Loan repayment calculator):

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Estimate your 2025–26 lead practitioner pay (England). Select your region and pay point and we’ll show annual and monthly pay with typical deductions (income tax, National Insurance, pension, and student loans), plus optional TLRs, unique tax codes and part-time %.

Figures effective from 1 September 2025.
Tax/NI/loan rules change each April; results follow the current rules.
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