What Salary Do I Need for a £300,000 Mortgage?
You typically need a salary of £54,600 to £66,900 for a £300,000 mortgage in the UK. Best-case at a 6.5× lender is around £46,200; standard 4.49× lenders need £66,900. Joint applications or bonus income can bring the bar down considerably. All figures are subject to lender criteria, affordability and credit assessment.
Minimum Salary for a £300,000 Mortgage by Lender
Single employed applicant, 25-year repayment term, no additional debts. Sorted lowest salary first.
| Lender | Multiple | Min Salary |
|---|---|---|
| HSBC Premier | 6.5× | £46,200 |
| Nationwide (Helping Hand) | 6.0× | £50,000 |
| Barclays | 6.0× | £50,000 |
| NatWest (higher income) | 6.0× | £50,000 |
| Leeds BS (Income Plus) | 6.0× | £50,000 |
| Aldermore | 6.0× | £50,000 |
| Cumberland BS | 6.0× | £50,000 |
| Halifax | 5.5× | £54,600 |
| Santander | 5.5× | £54,600 |
| TSB | 5.5× | £54,600 |
| Skipton BS | 5.5× | £54,600 |
| Virgin Money | 5.5× | £54,600 |
| Principality BS | 5.5× | £54,600 |
| Accord Mortgages | 5.5× | £54,600 |
| Coventry BS (affordability-led) | 4.49× | £66,900 |
| Pepper Money (affordability-led) | 4.49× | £66,900 |
Based on published income multiples, June 2026. Higher-multiple products subject to qualifying criteria.
How to Qualify for £300k on a Lower Salary
- Declare bonuses, overtime and commission — lenders take 50%–100%. £55k base + £10k bonus reaches £65k at a 5× lender.
- Add a second applicant. £35k + £25k gives you £60k combined, enough at most 5× lenders.
- Stretch the term to 30 or 35 years. Lower monthly payments stress-tested, meaning more borrowing.
- Clear outstanding credit cards and loans. Each £100/month commitment cuts borrowing by £6,000–£10,000.
- Use a professional mortgage product. Doctors, dentists, barristers and accountants can qualify for enhanced multiples of 5.5× and above at lenders such as Halifax, Santander and Skipton BS, subject to lender criteria.
£300,000 Mortgage Monthly Repayments
| Rate | 25 Years | 30 Years | 35 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0% | £1,584 | £1,432 | £1,328 |
| 4.5% | £1,667 | £1,520 | £1,420 |
| 5.0% | £1,754 | £1,610 | £1,514 |
| 5.5% | £1,842 | £1,703 | £1,611 |
| 6.0% | £1,933 | £1,799 | £1,711 |
Deposit Needed for a £300,000 Mortgage
| Deposit % | Deposit £ | Property Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5% | £15,789 | £315,789 |
| 10% | £33,333 | £333,333 |
| 15% | £52,941 | £352,941 |
| 20% | £75,000 | £375,000 |
| 25% | £100,000 | £400,000 |
Self-Employed or Limited Company Director?
- Sole trader — net profit from your SA302. Most lenders average 2 years; some use latest year if higher.
- Limited company director — salary plus dividends, or (Halifax, Clydesdale, Kensington) salary plus retained profit, which often gives a higher figure.
- Contractor on a day rate — day rate × 5 × 46 weeks. A £500/day contractor is assessed at £115,000, comfortably above the £300k threshold.
What Could Stop You Hitting £300,000?
- Dependent children — each child reduces borrowing by £8,000–£15,000.
- Credit card balances — 3% of balance treated as monthly. £10,000 of balances ≈ £30,000 less borrowing.
- Car finance — £400/month PCP = £24,000–£30,000 less borrowing.
- Student loans — Plan 2 repayments kick in above £27,295 and scale with income.
- Existing BTL or second mortgage — monthly payment deducted unless self-financing.
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