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Software Engineer salary in London

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

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Gross salary
£72,000
per year
Take-home
£4,360
per month
Avg 1-bed rent
£2,050
per month
After rent
£2,310
per month
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Full pay breakdown

Item Annual Monthly
Gross salary £72,000 £6,000
Income tax −£16,232 −£1,353
National Insurance −£3,451 −£288
Net take-home £52,317 £4,360
Rent (1-bed median) — −£2,050
Council tax (est.) — −£165
Transport — −£185
After rent — £2,310
Rent-to-income ratio: 47%
Rent as a share of net monthly pay
High pressure

Salary range in London

Middle 50% of Software Engineer earners

25th percentile
£58,000
Median
£72,000
75th percentile
£92,000

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Software Engineer salary in London? +
The median Software Engineer salary in London is £72,000 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The middle 50% of earners fall between £58,000 and £92,000. The UK median for this role across all cities is approximately £53,000.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Software Engineer in London? +
On a gross salary of £72,000, a Software Engineer in London pays £16,232 in income tax and £3,451 in National Insurance (2025/26 tax year), leaving a net monthly take-home of £4,360.
Can a Software Engineer afford to live in London? +
With take-home pay of £4,360/mo and a median 1-bed rent of £2,050/mo, a Software Engineer in London has £2,310/mo left after rent — a rent-to-income ratio of 47% (high pressure). After council tax (£165/mo) and transport (£185/mo), disposable income is approximately £1,960/mo.

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