Judge salary in London
The average Judge salary in London is £104,400 per year (£5,852/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £53.54/hr).
≈ £4,916 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £42.82/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Judge in London (0–2 years experience).
≈ £5,852 / month after tax
Hourly: £53.54/hr • Daily: £402/day
Market median for an established Judge in London (2–5 years experience).
≈ £7,395 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £69.59/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Judge 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 Judge earning £104,400 takes home £5,852 net per month (or £1,350/week).
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Live Judge 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 Judge pay in London
How much does a Judge earn in London in 2026/27?
The average Judge salary in London is £104,400 per year (or £53.54 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Judge roles start around £83,500 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £135,700 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Judge in London after UK tax?
On a median Judge salary of £104,400 in London, your estimated net take-home pay is £5,852 per month (approx. £1,350 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 Judge in London?
A mid-level Judge in London earns an equivalent hourly rate of £53.54/hr (ranging from £42.82/hr for junior roles to £69.59/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £402 per day.
Is a Judge salary enough to live comfortably in London?
With a net monthly income of £5,852 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,850 per month in London, housing takes approximately 32% of a Judge's take-home pay — leaving £4,002 per month in disposable income.