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Staff Of Engineering Salary in London (2026)

Updated June 20266 min readSources: ONS ASHE 2024, Glassdoor UK, JFR job feed

Staff Of Engineerings in London earn a median base salary of £97K per year, based on 408 verified data points. This guide covers salary ranges, total comp, and negotiation tactics specific to the staff level in 2026.

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Verified — 2026 · Staff Level
Of Engineering · London
0% YoY
25th Percentile
£83K
Walk-away floor
Median (50th)
£97K
Market midpoint
75th Percentile
£114K
Realistic ceiling
Sources: ONS ASHE 2024, Glassdoor UK, JFR job feed·Sample: 408 data points

Of Engineering salary by level in London

See how staff-level pay compares to other seniority bands for the same role and location.

LevelApprox. Median Base
Junior£41K
Mid-Level£59K
Senior£79K
StaffThis guide£97K
Principal£111K

* Figures are approximate estimates relative to the staff-level verified data above.

What does a Staff Of Engineering earn in London in 2026?

The median base salary for a Staff Of Engineering in London is £97K per year, with the 25th–75th percentile range spanning £83K£114K. Total annual compensation — including bonuses and equity — typically reaches £120K at the median for staff-level engineers.

At the staff level, engineers operate across team boundaries, influencing technical direction at the organisational level. Staff+ roles are genuinely scarce: most engineering organisations have fewer Staff engineers than Senior, which keeps compensation elevated.

To negotiate effectively, open at £107K — the 65th percentile for this level and location — which gives you room to settle above median while appearing reasonable. Know your walk-away floor: £83K.

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Top-paying companies for Staff Of Engineerings in London

CompanyMedian Base
Revolut£149K
Monzo£135K
Google London£182K
Meta London£178K
Deliveroo£125K
Wise£140K
Checkout.com£145K

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