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Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) salary in London

2025/26 tax year · ONS ASHE 2025 · 1-bed median rent

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Gross salary
£39,068
per year
Take-home
£2,637
per month
Avg 1-bed rent
£2,050
per month
After rent
£587
per month
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Full pay breakdown

Item Annual Monthly
Gross salary £39,068 £3,256
Income tax −£5,300 −£442
National Insurance −£2,120 −£177
Net take-home £31,648 £2,637
Rent (1-bed median) — −£2,050
Council tax (est.) — −£165
Transport — −£185
After rent — £587
Rent-to-income ratio: 78%
Rent as a share of net monthly pay
High pressure

Salary range in London

Middle 50% of Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) earners

25th percentile
£32,036
Median
£39,068
75th percentile
£46,100

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) salary in London? +
The median Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) salary in London is £39,068 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The middle 50% of earners fall between £32,036 and £46,100. The UK median for this role across all cities is approximately £37,500.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) in London? +
On a gross salary of £39,068, a Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) in London pays £5,300 in income tax and £2,120 in National Insurance (2025/26 tax year), leaving a net monthly take-home of £2,637.
Can a Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) afford to live in London? +
With take-home pay of £2,637/mo and a median 1-bed rent of £2,050/mo, a Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) in London has £587/mo left after rent — a rent-to-income ratio of 78% (high pressure). After council tax (£165/mo) and transport (£185/mo), disposable income is approximately £237/mo.

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