City comparison
London vs New York salary
Planning a move between London and New York? This 2026 page compares mid-level software engineer pay using our static country model plus city salary and cost-of-living multipliers—not live offers or city-level payroll data. On buying power, London leads by about $23,344 in our heuristic.
Figures use Toolminator's static salary model (ranges for comparison, not job listings). Methodology & limitations.
| City | Country | City-adjusted mid gross | USD approx. | Effective CoL× | Buying power (US-equiv.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | United Kingdom | £115,102 | $154,479 | 1.09 | $141,400 |
| New York | United States | $159,375 | $159,375 | 1.35 | $118,056 |
Nominal mid-level pay is about 3% higher in New York than London in our city-adjusted model ($4,896 USD gap).
After our static cost-of-living heuristic, London leads on buying power by roughly 20% ($23,344 US-equivalent).
City multipliers adjust country-level bands—they are planning anchors, not verified city payroll filings.
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