How Much Mortgage Can I Get on a £60,000 Salary in the UK? (2026)
On £60k most lenders offer 4-4.5x = £240k-£270k. With a 10% deposit that's a £267k-£300k property. But professionals and joint buyers can access more.
Quick answer: what can you borrow on £60k?
| Income multiple | Maximum mortgage on £60k |
|---|---|
| 4.0× | £240,000 |
| 4.25× | £255,000 |
| 4.5× | £270,000 |
| 5.0× | £300,000 |
| 5.5× | £330,000 |
The standard range for a mainstream UK lender in 2026 is £240,000–£270,000. With a 10% deposit, this puts you in the £267k–£300k property price bracket — enough for a two-bedroom property across much of England outside London and the South East.
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Run your full affordability checkYour take-home pay on £60,000 in 2026/27
Before any lender will approve a mortgage, they'll look at how your repayments relate to your net income. Here are your actual take-home numbers for 2026/27 in England:
| Income component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Gross salary | £60,000 |
| Personal Allowance | £12,570 |
| Basic rate tax (20% on £12,571–£50,270) | £7,540 |
| Higher rate tax (40% on £50,271–£60,000) | £3,892 |
| Employee NI (8% on £12,570–£50,270; 2% above) | £3,348 |
| Net annual take-home | £45,220 |
| Net monthly take-home | £3,768 |
Note: these figures exclude pension contributions, student loan repayments, and any salary sacrifice arrangements. Each deduction reduces your net pay and therefore affects your affordability ratio.
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Calculate your exact take-home on £60kWorked example: single buyer on £60k
Scenario: Alex, 31, earns £60,000 gross. No existing debts. First-time buyer with a £30,000 deposit saved.
Step 1 — Maximum borrowing: 4.5× income = £270,000
Step 2 — Property price: £270,000 loan + £30,000 deposit = £300,000 property (10% deposit, 90% LTV)
Step 3 — Monthly mortgage cost: £270,000 over 25 years at 4.5% (5-year fix, 90% LTV) = £1,470/month
Step 4 — Affordability check: £1,470 ÷ £3,768 net monthly = 39.0% of net income — just within most lenders' ceiling (typically 40–45%).
Step 5 — Total monthly housing costs:
- Mortgage: £1,470
- Buildings and contents insurance: £50
- Council Tax Band C (England average): £180
- Service charge / maintenance fund: £100
- Total: £1,800/month = 47.8% of net income
This is high but manageable if Alex has no other significant outgoings. Some lenders will flag total housing costs above 45% of net income.
Step 6 — Stamp duty (first-time buyer): At £300,000 in England — the FTB nil-rate threshold exactly — SDLT = £0.
Step 7 — Upfront costs:
- Deposit: £30,000
- SDLT: £0
- Solicitor fees: ~£1,500
- Survey (Level 2 homebuyers): ~£600
- Mortgage arrangement fee: ~£1,000 (can often be added to loan)
- Total cash needed: ~£32,100–£33,100
How deposit size changes the deal
Alex's £30,000 represents exactly 10% on a £300,000 property. What if he had a smaller or larger deposit?
| Deposit | % | Property value | Mortgage | Rate (est.) | Monthly payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £15,000 | 5% | £300,000 | £285,000 | ~5.7% | ~£1,793 |
| £30,000 | 10% | £300,000 | £270,000 | ~4.5% | ~£1,470 |
| £45,000 | 15% | £300,000 | £255,000 | ~4.3% | ~£1,389 |
| £60,000 | 20% | £300,000 | £240,000 | ~4.1% | ~£1,291 |
| £75,000 | 25% | £300,000 | £225,000 | ~3.9% | ~£1,178 |
Going from 5% to 10% deposit saves approximately £323/month in mortgage payments — roughly £3,876/year. Over a 25-year term, the difference in total interest paid between a 5% and 10% deposit on a £300k property is well over £70,000.
Rate comparison in 2026: fix vs tracker
For a £270,000 mortgage at 90% LTV in May 2026, representative rates from major lenders:
| Product type | Rate (est.) | Monthly payment | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-year fix | ~4.3% | ~£1,434 | Good if rates fall further by 2028 |
| 5-year fix | ~4.5% | ~£1,470 | Most popular — certainty for 5 years |
| 10-year fix | ~4.8% | ~£1,535 | Maximum security; less flexibility |
| Tracker (BoE + 0.45%) | ~4.7% | ~£1,503 | Moves with Bank Rate monthly |
| Discount variable | ~4.4% | ~£1,450 | Follows lender SVR; can change |
At 80% LTV (25% deposit), rates improve by approximately 0.4–0.5% across all product types — a further £100–£140/month saving.
The overpayment advantage
Alex takes a 5-year fix at 4.5% and decides to overpay by £200/month from day one (most mortgages allow up to 10% of balance per year without early repayment charges).
| Scenario | Total interest | Term | Saving vs standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard repayment | ~£170,800 | 25 years | — |
| Overpay £100/month | ~£143,200 | 22yr 4mo | £27,600 and 2yr 8mo |
| Overpay £200/month | ~£118,300 | 20yr 2mo | £52,500 and 4yr 10mo |
| Overpay £400/month | ~£81,500 | 16yr 6mo | £89,300 and 8yr 6mo |
Overpaying £200/month — a commitment Alex makes from the start — saves over £52,000 in interest and pays off the mortgage nearly 5 years early. Given that take-home is £3,768/month and total housing costs are £1,800, there is room to overpay without hardship.
Joint application: unlocking more of the market
If Alex buys with a partner earning £40,000:
| Combined income | At 4× | At 4.5× |
|---|---|---|
| £100,000 | £400,000 | £450,000 |
With a 10% deposit (£50,000 on a £500k property), a joint application on £60k + £40k could access properties worth up to £500,000 — a completely different segment of the market.
Even on a more modest combined income (£60k + £30k = £90k), you can borrow £360,000–£405,000 at standard multiples, opening up significantly larger properties or better-located homes than either partner could access alone.
Professional mortgages on £60,000
If you hold a qualifying professional qualification, some lenders will go beyond the standard 4.5× multiple:
| Profession | Typical max multiple | On £60k |
|---|---|---|
| NHS (doctors, nurses) | 5.0–5.5× | £300k–£330k |
| Solicitors / barristers | 5.0× | £300k |
| Chartered accountants | 5.0× | £300k |
| Architects | 5.0× | £300k |
| Teachers (some lenders) | 4.75× | £285k |
At 5× on £60k = £300,000 — a meaningful upgrade. At 5.5× = £330,000. These products are available from lenders including Halifax, Nationwide's professional range, and various specialist lenders via brokers.
Self-employed on £60k: what's different?
If your £60,000 is from self-employment rather than PAYE:
- You'll need 2–3 years of SA302 tax calculations and Tax Year Overviews from HMRC
- Some lenders average the last 2 years; some use the lower figure
- Limited company directors: lenders typically look at salary + dividends
- Some lenders include retained company profit in the calculation (fewer, but they exist)
- Minimum deposit often 10–15% rather than 5% for self-employed
- With clean accounts averaging £60k profit: the same 4–4.5× multiples generally apply
A specialist self-employed mortgage broker is worth using in this situation — they know which lenders are currently most favourable for your trading structure.
Stamp duty on a £300k purchase in 2026
For first-time buyers in England:
| Property price | FTB SDLT | Non-FTB SDLT |
|---|---|---|
| £280,000 | £0 | £4,000 |
| £300,000 | £0 | £5,000 |
| £310,000 | £500 | £5,500 |
| £325,000 | £1,250 | £6,250 |
| £350,000 | £2,500 | £7,500 |
The April 2025 reversion of the FTB threshold from £425,000 to £300,000 means the margin between FTB and non-FTB benefit is now narrower. At exactly £300,000, a first-time buyer saves £5,000 compared to a mover — still a meaningful amount.
Sources
- Bank of England: Monetary Policy decisions
- HMRC: Stamp Duty Land Tax rates
- FCA: Mortgage market data and affordability
- Nationwide: House Price Index May 2026
- gov.uk: Mortgage Guarantee Scheme
Frequently asked questions
How much can I borrow on a £60,000 salary for a mortgage?
On a £60,000 gross salary, most high-street lenders will offer between £240,000 (4×) and £270,000 (4.5×). Some specialist lenders offer 5× multiples for higher earners — bringing the ceiling to £300,000. Professionals such as doctors, lawyers and accountants may access 5.5× = £330,000 through tailored products.
What is the monthly repayment on a £270,000 mortgage?
On a 25-year repayment mortgage at 4.5% interest, £270,000 costs approximately £1,470/month. At 4.0%, it falls to around £1,422/month. At 5.0%, it rises to about £1,578/month. These figures are for capital and interest repayment only, excluding insurance and other housing costs.
What deposit do I need for a £300,000 house on £60k salary?
To buy a £300,000 property on a £60k salary, you'd need to borrow £270,000 (the 4.5× maximum), meaning a minimum £30,000 deposit (10%). At 5% deposit (£15,000), lenders are unlikely to offer £285,000 to a sole applicant on £60k — you'd either need a larger deposit or a joint application.
Can I get a mortgage at 5x my salary on £60k?
Yes, but it's not guaranteed from a standard high-street lender. Some lenders — particularly for applicants earning £60k+ with clean credit and professional qualifications — do offer 5× multiples, giving £300,000. You'd typically need a 10–15% deposit, strong credit history, and limited existing debts.
How much is stamp duty on a £300,000 house for a first-time buyer?
For a first-time buyer in England in 2026, stamp duty (SDLT) on a £300,000 property is £0. The FTB SDLT relief covers the first £300,000 at nil rate. Note: the FTB threshold reverted from £425,000 to £300,000 in April 2025. On a £300,001 property, you would pay 5% SDLT on the £1 above — so staying at or below £300k saves first-time buyers significantly.
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