Investment Banking Salary in London
Entry Salary
£72,600 Peak Salary
£369,600 Growth
+409% Lifetime (25yr)
£5.5m Salary Trajectory
| Stage | Years Exp | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst | 0+ | £59,400 | £72,600 | £85,800 | £99,000 |
| Associate | 3+ | £85,800 | £105,600 | £132,000 | £158,400 |
| Vice President | 6+ | £118,800 | £158,400 | £211,200 | £264,000 |
| Director | 10+ | £171,600 | £231,000 | £303,600 | £396,000 |
| Managing Director | 15+ | £264,000 | £369,600 | £528,000 | £792,000 |
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How London Compares
Mid-career Investment Banking median salary by region
London £158,400 South East £127,200 Scotland £126,000 East of England £122,400 South West £118,800 North West £118,800 West Midlands £117,600 Northern Ireland £117,600 Yorkshire and The Humber £114,000 Wales £114,000 East Midlands £112,800 North East £109,200
Compare with Other Careers in London
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£46,200 £184,800
Investment Banking in Other Regions
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Based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) via NOMIS. Regional salary adjustments derived from ONS regional pay differentials. Career progression timelines based on industry research. All figures are gross annual pay estimates for full-time workers.