Actuary salary in London
The average Actuary salary in London is £63,800 per year (£3,963/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £32.72/hr).
≈ £3,345 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £26.15/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Actuary in London (0–2 years experience).
≈ £3,963 / month after tax
Hourly: £32.72/hr • Daily: £245/day
Market median for an established Actuary in London (2–5 years experience).
≈ £4,887 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £42.51/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Actuary specialists in London (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in London
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Actuary earning £63,800 takes home £3,963 net per month (or £915/week).
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Live Actuary jobs in London
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Duty Manager
NegotiableNuffield Health • Bromley, South East London, BR1 1HE
Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Senior II
£47,726Bupa • South West London, London, SW18 4PA
Head of Sales and Business Development - LegalTech
£79,063eSentio Technologies • London, UK, SW1A 1BB
Structural Engineer
£35,000Get Staffed • London, UK, SW1A 1BB
Lead Consultant, DMS
£62,054eSentio Technologies • London, UK, SW1A 1BB
Professional Indemnity Solicitor (Construction Disputes)
£100,000eNL • London, UK, SW1A 1BB
Frequently asked questions about Actuary pay in London
How much does a Actuary earn in London in 2026/27?
The average Actuary salary in London is £63,800 per year (or £32.72 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Actuary roles start around £51,000 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £82,900 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Actuary in London after UK tax?
On a median Actuary salary of £63,800 in London, your estimated net take-home pay is £3,963 per month (approx. £915 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Actuary in London?
A mid-level Actuary in London earns an equivalent hourly rate of £32.72/hr (ranging from £26.15/hr for junior roles to £42.51/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £245 per day.
Is a Actuary salary enough to live comfortably in London?
With a net monthly income of £3,963 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,850 per month in London, housing takes approximately 47% of a Actuary's take-home pay — leaving £2,113 per month in disposable income.
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