London Take-Home Pay Guide

London salaries are often higher, but take-home depends on tax, NI, student loan and pension settings. This page helps you estimate realistic net pay for planning and job comparisons.

Example gross salary
£42,000
Estimated take-home
£33,759.60
Effective tax rate
19.62%

What to check for London salary planning

The tax framework is UK-wide (with Scottish variations), but London job markets often involve wider salary bands and stronger bonus variation. Use annual and monthly net pay views together to keep planning practical.

Run your exact numbers in the salary calculator and compare with popular salary breakdowns.