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Senior Matlab Engineer Salary in London (2026)

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

Senior Matlab Engineers in London earn a median base salary of £75K per year, based on 394 verified data points. This guide covers salary ranges, total comp, and negotiation tactics specific to the senior level in 2026.

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Verified — 2026 · Senior Level
Matlab Engineer · London
0% YoY
25th Percentile
£65K
Walk-away floor
Median (50th)
£75K
Market midpoint
75th Percentile
£90K
Realistic ceiling
Sources: ONS ASHE 2024, Glassdoor UK, JFR job feed·Sample: 394 data points

Matlab Engineer salary by level in London

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

LevelApprox. Median Base
Junior£39K
Mid-Level£55K
SeniorThis guide£75K
Staff£91K
Principal£105K

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

What does a Senior Matlab Engineer earn in London in 2026?

The median base salary for a Senior Matlab Engineer in London is £75K per year, with the 25th–75th percentile range spanning £65K£90K. Total annual compensation — including bonuses and equity — typically reaches £89K at the median for senior-level engineers.

At the senior level, engineers own complete features or technical domains and regularly mentor junior colleagues. Senior is the deepest band in most engineering organisations — many engineers spend the majority of their careers here by choice.

To negotiate effectively, open at £84K — the 65th percentile for this level and location — which gives you room to settle above median while appearing reasonable. Know your walk-away floor: £65K.

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Top-paying companies for Senior Matlab Engineers in London

CompanyMedian Base
Revolut£122K
Monzo£111K
Google London£149K
Meta London£146K
Deliveroo£103K
Wise£115K
Checkout.com£119K

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