Obstetrician salary in London
The average Obstetrician salary in London is £98,600 per year (£5,645/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £50.56/hr).
≈ £4,693 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £40.46/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Obstetrician in London (0–2 years experience).
≈ £5,645 / month after tax
Hourly: £50.56/hr • Daily: £379/day
Market median for an established Obstetrician in London (2–5 years experience).
≈ £7,063 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £65.74/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Obstetrician 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 Obstetrician earning £98,600 takes home £5,645 net per month (or £1,303/week).
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Live Obstetrician 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 Obstetrician pay in London
How much does a Obstetrician earn in London in 2026/27?
The average Obstetrician salary in London is £98,600 per year (or £50.56 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Obstetrician roles start around £78,900 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £128,200 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Obstetrician in London after UK tax?
On a median Obstetrician salary of £98,600 in London, your estimated net take-home pay is £5,645 per month (approx. £1,303 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 Obstetrician in London?
A mid-level Obstetrician in London earns an equivalent hourly rate of £50.56/hr (ranging from £40.46/hr for junior roles to £65.74/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £379 per day.
Is a Obstetrician salary enough to live comfortably in London?
With a net monthly income of £5,645 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,850 per month in London, housing takes approximately 33% of a Obstetrician's take-home pay — leaving £3,795 per month in disposable income.