What Salary Do I Need for a £600,000 Mortgage?
You typically need a salary of £92,400 to £133,700 for a £600,000 mortgage. Best-case at a 6.5× lender is around £92,400; affordability-led 4.49× lenders need £133,700. At this level most borrowers apply jointly or rely on an enhanced high-earner multiple. Any figure is subject to lender criteria, affordability and credit assessment. Last reviewed July 2026.
Minimum Salary for a £600,000 Mortgage by Lender
Single employed applicant, 25-year repayment term, no additional debts.
| Lender | Multiple | Min Salary |
|---|---|---|
| HSBC Premier | 6.5× | £92,400 |
| Nationwide (Helping Hand) | 6.0× | £100,000 |
| Barclays | 6.0× | £100,000 |
| NatWest (higher income) | 6.0× | £100,000 |
| Aldermore | 6.0× | £100,000 |
| Cumberland BS | 6.0× | £100,000 |
| Leeds BS (Income Plus) | 5.5× | £109,100 |
| Halifax | 5.5× | £109,100 |
| Santander | 5.5× | £109,100 |
| TSB | 5.5× | £109,100 |
| Skipton BS | 5.5× | £109,100 |
| Virgin Money | 5.5× | £109,100 |
| Principality BS | 5.5× | £109,100 |
| Accord Mortgages | 5.5× | £109,100 |
| Coventry BS (affordability-led) | 4.49× | £133,700 |
| Pepper Money (affordability-led) | 4.49× | £133,700 |
Published income multiples, June 2026. Higher-multiple products subject to qualifying criteria.
How to Qualify for £600k on a Lower Salary
- Declare bonuses, commission and share awards — lenders take 50%–100%. A £110k base plus a £30k bonus at 50% comfortably clears the 5× threshold.
- Add a second applicant. £67k + £67k combined hits the multiple with no individual high-earner required.
- Use a high-earner or professional scheme. Eligible borrowers can access 5.5×, dropping the salary needed to around £109,100.
- HSBC Premier extends to 6.5× for qualifying customers, taking the single-income requirement down towards £92,400.
- Reduce fixed outgoings before applying — at this loan size, car finance and school fees can each move your maximum by six figures.
£600,000 Mortgage Monthly Repayments
| Rate | 25 Years | 30 Years | 35 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0% | £3,167 | £2,864 | £2,657 |
| 4.5% | £3,335 | £3,040 | £2,840 |
| 5.0% | £3,508 | £3,221 | £3,028 |
| 5.5% | £3,685 | £3,407 | £3,222 |
| 6.0% | £3,866 | £3,597 | £3,421 |
Deposit Needed for a £600,000 Mortgage
| Deposit % | Deposit £ | Property Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5% | £31,579 | £631,579 |
| 10% | £66,667 | £666,667 |
| 15% | £105,882 | £705,882 |
| 20% | £150,000 | £750,000 |
| 25% | £200,000 | £800,000 |
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 (standard), or salary plus retained profit at Halifax, Clydesdale and Kensington, which is often decisive at this loan size.
- Contractor on a day rate — day rate × 5 × 46 weeks. £600/day = £138,000 assessed income, comfortably above the £600k threshold.
What Could Stop You Hitting £600,000?
- Dependent children — each reduces borrowing by £8,000–£15,000.
- Credit card balances — 3% of balance used as notional monthly. £5,000 balance ≈ £15,000 less borrowing.
- Car finance — £700/month on a premium vehicle = £42,000–£56,000 less borrowing.
- School fees — treated as a fixed outgoing; £2,500/month can reduce borrowing by £150,000 or more at some lenders.
- Loss of personal allowance above £100k income — affects net pay used in the affordability stress test.
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What salary do I need for a £600,000 mortgage in the UK?
Most UK lenders will offer a £600,000 mortgage on a single income of £120,000 to £133,700, using a 4.49× to 5× multiple. Higher-multiple lenders at 5.5× need around £109,100, and HSBC Premier at 6.5× will lend £600k to a single applicant on roughly £92,400. At this level most borrowers apply jointly, and any offer is subject to lender criteria, affordability and credit assessment.
Can I get a £600k mortgage on £100,000?
£100,000 is a 6× income multiple for £600k — at the top of the 6.0× lenders (such as Nationwide, Barclays and NatWest) and achievable with HSBC Premier at 6.5×, or with a 5.5× high-earner scheme plus bonus income. Most lenders on £100k alone will offer £450,000–£550,000; reaching £600k usually needs an enhanced multiple, substantial variable income, or a second applicant, subject to lender criteria, affordability and credit assessment.
How much deposit do I need for a £600,000 mortgage?
10% deposit on a £600k mortgage means buying a £666,700 property with £66,700 down. 25% is £200,000 on £800,000, and larger deposits unlock the best rates at this loan size. Stamp duty on a £667k purchase is significant — budget for it separately, as it is not covered by the mortgage.
What are the monthly repayments on a £600,000 mortgage?
£600,000 at 4.5% over 25 years costs around £3,335 per month (repayment). At 5.0% it's about £3,508, at 5.5% it's about £3,685. Extending to a 30-year term at 4.5% drops the payment to roughly £3,040.
What salary do joint applicants need for £600k?
Combined household income of £120,000 to £133,700 is enough for £600k at most lenders. Two people on £60k–£67k each hit the threshold, so £600k is realistic for a dual high-income household well before relying on any enhanced multiple — though the final figure is subject to lender criteria, affordability and credit assessment.
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