Carpenter salary in London
The average Carpenter salary in London is £37,100 per year (£2,519/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £19.03/hr).
≈ £2,075 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £15.23/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Carpenter in London (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,519 / month after tax
Hourly: £19.03/hr • Daily: £143/day
Market median for an established Carpenter in London (2–5 years experience).
≈ £3,191 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £24.77/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Carpenter 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 Carpenter earning £37,100 takes home £2,519 net per month (or £581/week).
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Live Carpenter 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 Carpenter pay in London
How much does a Carpenter earn in London in 2026/27?
The average Carpenter salary in London is £37,100 per year (or £19.03 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Carpenter roles start around £29,700 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £48,300 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Carpenter in London after UK tax?
On a median Carpenter salary of £37,100 in London, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,519 per month (approx. £581 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 Carpenter in London?
A mid-level Carpenter in London earns an equivalent hourly rate of £19.03/hr (ranging from £15.23/hr for junior roles to £24.77/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £143 per day.
Is a Carpenter salary enough to live comfortably in London?
With a net monthly income of £2,519 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,850 per month in London, housing takes approximately 73% of a Carpenter's take-home pay — leaving £669 per month in disposable income.
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