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Salary Guide: London

United Kingdom · Salary & Cost of Living Guide 2026

$52,000 Median Salary
85 CoL Index
$2,300 Avg Rent 1BR
9/10 Tech Hub Score

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Median Salary
$52,000/year
Before taxes
Average Rent (1BR)
$2,300/month
City center
Average Rent (2BR)
$3,200/month
City center
Monthly Transport
$180
Public transit pass
Groceries Index
82
NYC = 100
Purchasing Power
78
NYC = 100, higher is better
Tech Hub Score
9/10
Job market strength
Effective Tax Rate
31%
At median income

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Last updated: 2026-02-28 | Data sources: Numbeo, OECD, Glassdoor, and local government statistics.