UK Cardiologist Salary Scale: Monthly Pay by Training Grade & Consultant Level (NHS AfC)

NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) 2023/24 pay scales (England; Scotland/Wales/NI similar). Monthly gross (before tax/pension):

Grade / Stage	Monthly Range (£)	Notes
Foundation Year 2 (FY2)	2,800 – 3,250	Base + banding (if applicable)
Core Medical Training (CT1–CT3)	3,250 – 3,800	+ London weighting (if applicable)
Specialty Training ST3	4,000 – 4,500	Cardiology ST starts at ST3
ST4	4,500 – 5,000
ST5	5,000 – 5,500
ST6	5,500 – 6,000
ST7	6,000 – 6,500
Consultant	7,000 – 11,000+	Based on years, CEAs, managerial roles

Additional Payments

• On-call / out-of-hours supplements (band 1A–3).
• Clinical Excellence Awards (CEAs) — national/local.
• Geographic allowances (London, fringe).
• Private practice income (varies widely; many consultants supplement NHS).

Figures are gross monthly; annualize ×12. Pension contribution ~9.8% (employee) + employer.