Intern Salaries in London

The average salary for an Intern is £29,484 per year in London. Salaries estimates are based on 598 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Intern employees in London.

The highest salary for an Intern in London is £43,592 per year.

The lowest salary for an Intern in London is £21,178 per year.

The primary objective of most interns is to receive training and network within a company, sometimes leading to a full-time job. Internships are common within the arts, culture, and journalism industries. Some financial and legal companies also offer structured internships and graduate schemes in order to help graduate students progress into roles with their company. While some unpaid internships are not legal, many internships are unpaid. Candidates may receive stipends to cover basic expenses.

The highest paid internships exist in the finance, tech, and consulting industries, so do a little research and ensure you stay ahead of industry trends before pursuing a role. National or international corporations pay higher than local ones, and those working in metropolitan areas earn more than those in rural parts of the country. While industry, company, and location all impact your salary as an intern, earn more by expressing your interest and passion for the position. Enthusiasm for the role, a willingness to learn, strong communication, asking questions, reaching out for help, and the ability to work well with others impact your salary as an intern. Likewise, those with more industry and job-specific skills are more valuable to employers.

Since you're starting from the bottom, you won't have as much leverage in intern roles, but your experience and enthusiasm can make all the difference. After a job offer, emphasise why you want to work for that specific employer, what you love about the industry and the role, and what you'll bring to the position that other interns will not. Likewise, use any competing job offers as leverage, explaining to prospective employers that while you've got a strong desire to work for them, another company has made you a higher offer.

About 74.59% of Intern professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £2,969 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of an Intern in London, UK as a good salary.

Intern professionals in London, UK have a wide total pay range, between £16,153 and £67,630 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £29,484 following the average career path of an Intern.