Aerospace Engineer salary in London
The average Aerospace Engineer salary in London is £55,700 per year (£3,572/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £28.56/hr).
≈ £2,963 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £22.82/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Aerospace Engineer in London (0–2 years experience).
≈ £3,572 / month after tax
Hourly: £28.56/hr • Daily: £214/day
Market median for an established Aerospace Engineer in London (2–5 years experience).
≈ £4,379 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £37.13/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Aerospace Engineer 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 Aerospace Engineer earning £55,700 takes home £3,572 net per month (or £824/week).
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Live Aerospace Engineer 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 Aerospace Engineer pay in London
How much does a Aerospace Engineer earn in London in 2026/27?
The average Aerospace Engineer salary in London is £55,700 per year (or £28.56 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Aerospace Engineer roles start around £44,500 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £72,400 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Aerospace Engineer in London after UK tax?
On a median Aerospace Engineer salary of £55,700 in London, your estimated net take-home pay is £3,572 per month (approx. £824 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 Aerospace Engineer in London?
A mid-level Aerospace Engineer in London earns an equivalent hourly rate of £28.56/hr (ranging from £22.82/hr for junior roles to £37.13/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £214 per day.
Is a Aerospace Engineer salary enough to live comfortably in London?
With a net monthly income of £3,572 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,850 per month in London, housing takes approximately 52% of a Aerospace Engineer's take-home pay — leaving £1,722 per month in disposable income.
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