Engineering Manager Salary in London

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What do Engineering Managers earn in London?

Engineering Managers in London are well-compensated relative to European peers, with the median at £130,000. The city's concentration of fintechs, SaaS companies, and global tech offices creates strong demand for experienced engineering leaders.

EMs managing larger teams or holding VP-level responsibility at growth-stage companies frequently exceed £165,000. Total compensation including RSUs can push well beyond these figures at public tech companies.

Salary by seniority level

Engineering Lead (0–2 yrs): £90,000 – £110,000

EM (2–5 yrs): £110,000 – £140,000

Senior EM (5–8 yrs): £140,000 – £165,000

Director of Engineering (8+ yrs): £165,000 – £220,000+

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MasloJobs aggregates salary data from 350,000+ verified tech compensation data points across Europe. Updated continuously from live job postings, not self-reported surveys.

Last updated: March 2026