UK salary benchmark 2026/27

Oncologist salary in London

The average Oncologist salary in London is £98,600 per year (£5,645/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £50.56/hr).

Entry-level / Junior
£78,900 / year

≈ £4,693 / month after tax

Hourly rate: £40.46/hr (37.5h/wk)

Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Oncologist in London (0–2 years experience).

Mid-level / Experienced
£98,600 / year

≈ £5,645 / month after tax

Hourly: £50.56/hr • Daily: £379/day

Market median for an established Oncologist in London (2–5 years experience).

Senior / Lead
£128,200 / year

≈ £7,063 / month after tax

Hourly rate: £65.74/hr (37.5h/wk)

Top percentile pay for senior & lead Oncologist 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 Oncologist earning £98,600 takes home £5,645 net per month (or £1,303/week).

Monthly net take-home pay £5,645
Est. 1-bed monthly rent in London £1,850 (33% of net pay)
Disposable income after rent £3,795 / month

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Frequently asked questions about Oncologist pay in London

How much does a Oncologist earn in London in 2026/27?

The average Oncologist 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 Oncologist 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 Oncologist in London after UK tax?

On a median Oncologist 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 Oncologist in London?

A mid-level Oncologist 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 Oncologist 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 Oncologist's take-home pay — leaving £3,795 per month in disposable income.

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