Maintenance Engineer salary in London
The average Maintenance Engineer salary in London is £44,100 per year (£2,939/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £22.62/hr).
≈ £2,411 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £18.10/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Maintenance Engineer in London (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,939 / month after tax
Hourly: £22.62/hr • Daily: £170/day
Market median for an established Maintenance Engineer in London (2–5 years experience).
≈ £3,649 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £29.38/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Maintenance 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 Maintenance Engineer earning £44,100 takes home £2,939 net per month (or £678/week).
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Live Maintenance Engineer jobs in London
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Maintenance Manager
£54,999Cura Kensington • Earls Court, South West London, SW5 9BN
Plasterer (Operations - Repairs, Maintenance and Voids)
£38,000Morgan Sindall Property Services Limited • Maida Hill, West London, W9 2AR
Maintenance Supervisor
£39,200Generator Hostels • London, UK, SW1A 1BB
Frequently asked questions about Maintenance Engineer pay in London
How much does a Maintenance Engineer earn in London in 2026/27?
The average Maintenance Engineer salary in London is £44,100 per year (or £22.62 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Maintenance Engineer roles start around £35,300 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £57,300 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Maintenance Engineer in London after UK tax?
On a median Maintenance Engineer salary of £44,100 in London, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,939 per month (approx. £678 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 Maintenance Engineer in London?
A mid-level Maintenance Engineer in London earns an equivalent hourly rate of £22.62/hr (ranging from £18.10/hr for junior roles to £29.38/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £170 per day.
Is a Maintenance Engineer salary enough to live comfortably in London?
With a net monthly income of £2,939 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,850 per month in London, housing takes approximately 63% of a Maintenance Engineer's take-home pay — leaving £1,089 per month in disposable income.
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