Investment Banker salary in London
The average Investment Banker salary in London is £92,800 per year (£5,365/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £47.59/hr).
≈ £4,466 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £38.05/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Investment Banker in London (0–2 years experience).
≈ £5,365 / month after tax
Hourly: £47.59/hr • Daily: £357/day
Market median for an established Investment Banker in London (2–5 years experience).
≈ £6,557 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £61.85/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Investment Banker 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 Investment Banker earning £92,800 takes home £5,365 net per month (or £1,238/week).
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Live Investment Banker jobs in London
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Chief of Staff – Global Direct Investment Unit (DIU) – London
£53,705Marsh • London, UK, SW1A 1BB
Investment Broker - Remote
£60,000Prestige Gold Solutions Limited • St James's, South West London, W1J 9DZ
Head of Investment Management Oversight RLAM Ireland ManCo
£64,481Royal London Group • London, UK, SW1A 1BB
Frequently asked questions about Investment Banker pay in London
How much does a Investment Banker earn in London in 2026/27?
The average Investment Banker salary in London is £92,800 per year (or £47.59 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Investment Banker roles start around £74,200 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £120,600 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Investment Banker in London after UK tax?
On a median Investment Banker salary of £92,800 in London, your estimated net take-home pay is £5,365 per month (approx. £1,238 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 Investment Banker in London?
A mid-level Investment Banker in London earns an equivalent hourly rate of £47.59/hr (ranging from £38.05/hr for junior roles to £61.85/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £357 per day.
Is a Investment Banker salary enough to live comfortably in London?
With a net monthly income of £5,365 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,850 per month in London, housing takes approximately 34% of a Investment Banker's take-home pay — leaving £3,515 per month in disposable income.