Pay
$94,817
is the median salary for information technology workers here
The best-paid job function in London. The median across the UK is $51,826.
Shoreditch, London
The job market inLondon
11.1 million people work in the London metro. See where they work, what they do and what they earn.
Hiring
275,223
job postings were active in London in June 2026
Up 10.4% from a year earlier.
King's Cross, London
In demand
14,217
open postings for teacher roles
The most in-demand occupation in London. Postings for teacher are up 27.7% from a year ago.
Bloomsbury, London
Growth
22,723
jobs added over the past year at the largest employers that grew
Net headcount change across the 71 largest employers that grew. Revolut Ltd. grew fastest, up 35.9%.
Soho, London
Largest employer
331,042
people work at Government of United Kingdom, the largest employer
Tesco Plc and The Sainsburys Foundation are the next largest employers in London.
Whitehall, London
Industries
790,117
people work in financial services
Another 730,043 work in healthcare and wellness services and 619,983 in information technology services.
Bank, London
Job titles
198,007
people work in account executive roles
Account executive is the most common job title in London. Investment analyst is growing fastest, up 18.1% in a year.
Leadenhall, London
That's the job market in London.
Everything behind the story, from the largest employers to what each job pays, is below.
What are the largest companies in London?
The largest employer in the London metro is Government of United Kingdom, with about 331,042 people working in the area as of June 2026. About 11,136,190 people work across the metro. Total headcount in the London metro grew 4.00% over the past year.
Data source: Revelio LabsCoverage: London, UKData as of June 2026
Workers in the London metro
11.14M
11,136,190 jobs
12-month headcount change
+4.00%
across the London metro
Average salary
$86,271
across employers, June 2026
How is the job market in London?
London employers had 275,223 active job postings in June 2026, up 10.4% from a year earlier. See job openings and hiring trends.
How many people work in London?
About 11,136,190 people work in the London metro as of June 2026, according to Revelio Labs workforce data. Total headcount in the London metro grew 4.00% over the past year.
Sourced from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Financial services is the largest industry by headcount, at 790,117 jobs, followed by healthcare and wellness services (730,043) and information technology services (619,983). See top industries.
Government of United Kingdom is the largest employer, with about 331,042 people in the London metro. Revolut Ltd. grew fastest among the largest employers, up +35.9%. Employers here had 275,223 active job postings in June 2026. See hiring trends.
- Metro area
- London, UK
- State
- England
- Workers in the metro
- 11,136,190
- Largest employer
- Government of United Kingdom
- Largest industry
- Financial Services
- 12-month change
- +4.00%
- Data as of
- June 2026
Top 15 largest companies in London by employees (2026)
Government of United Kingdom employs the most people in the London metro, followed by Tesco Plc and The Sainsburys Foundation.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Government of United Kingdom | 331,042 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 2 | Tesco Plc | 52,225 | Apparel Retail | ||
| 3 | The Sainsburys Foundation | 34,843 | Retail and Consumer Goods | ||
| 4 | Amazon.com, Inc. | 28,234 | Digital Commerce | ||
| 5 | University College London | 27,951 | Education Services | ||
| 6 | International Consolidated Airlines Group SA | 26,033 | Commercial Aviation | ||
| 7 | Marks & Spencer Group Plc | 21,184 | Apparel Retail | ||
| 8 | John Lewis Partnership Trust Ltd. | 19,557 | Apparel Retail | ||
| 9 | King's College London | 18,875 | Education Services | ||
| 10 | J Sainsbury Plc | 18,558 | Apparel Retail |
Source: Revelio Labs workforce data, London metro, June 2026. How we count.
This is the top 15. Revelio tracks employers across the London metro, with headcount by job function, hiring rate and attrition for each.
Walk through the full list with an expertTop industries in London in 2026
The largest industries in the London metro by headcount, from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Jobs by industry across the London metro
Financial services, healthcare and wellness services and information technology services each employ more than 610,000 people here.
Loading- Financial services employs 790,117 people across the metro, the most of any industry.
Source: Revelio Labs, London, June 2026.
Fastest growing companies in London (2026)
Revolut Ltd. grew fastest, up +35.9%. 71 of the 200 largest employers in London added employees over the past year.
Companies growing fastest in London (June 2025 to June 2026)
Companies shrinking fastest in London (June 2025 to June 2026)
Percent change in local headcount among the largest employers in the London metro, June 2025 to June 2026.
The full top 10 growing and shrinking employers in London, and where people leaving them go next.
See the full list with an expertCompanies hiring the most in London (2026)
| Company | Active postings |
|---|---|
| Government of United Kingdom | 4,193 |
| Hays plc | 2,734 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 1,308 |
Active postings as of June 2026.
Most common and in-demand jobs in London (2026)
Share of the London metro workforce by job function, from career profiles.
Workforce by job function
LoadingSource: Revelio Labs career profiles, London metro, June 2026.
Most common job titles
- 1Account Executive198,007
- 2Finance188,534
- 3Sales Manager185,671
Fastest growing job titles
- 1Investment Analyst+18.1%
- 2Partnership Development+15.9%
- 3Lawyer+12.0%
In-demand jobs in London
Occupations with the most active job postings in the London metro.
| Occupation | Active postings | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher | 14,217 | +27.7% |
| Caregiver | 8,993 | -8.3% |
| Food Service Worker | 8,844 | +9.6% |
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, London metro, June 2026. Change is active postings vs June 2025.
London job market: hiring trends (2026)
London employers had 275,223 active job postings in June 2026, up 10.4% from a year earlier.
275,223
Active job postings
as of June 2026
+10.4%
Change vs last year
active postings vs June 2025
Active job postings by month, London metro, Jun 2024 to Jun 2026
Loading- London employers had 275,223 active postings in Jun 2026, up 10.4% from Jun 2025.
- Active postings bottomed at 223,924 in Dec 2024 and peaked at 416,539 in Jul 2024.
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, deduplicated across job boards and company career sites.
Hiring and attrition rates for every London employer, broken out by role.
Compare hiring rates with an expertAverage salary in London (2026)
Median salary by job function in London
Information technology pays the most. 5 of 10 functions pay above the UK median.
Salaries from job postings and modeled compensation. Figures are annual base pay in USD.
Salary by role, seniority and employer in London, compared with any other metro.
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London companies: frequently asked questions
Government of United Kingdom is the largest employer in the London metro, with about 331,042 people working in the area as of June 2026.
By local headcount, the 10 largest companies in London are Government of United Kingdom, Tesco Plc, The Sainsburys Foundation, Amazon.com, Inc., University College London, International Consolidated Airlines Group SA, Marks & Spencer Group Plc, John Lewis Partnership Trust Ltd., King's College London and J Sainsbury Plc, based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
About 11,136,190 people work in the London metro, based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
By headcount across the metro, the biggest industries are financial services (790,117 jobs), healthcare and wellness services (730,043) and information technology services (619,983).
Among the largest employers in the London metro, Revolut Ltd. (+35.9%), London School of Economics & Political Science (+17.7%) and King's College London (+14.6%) grew fastest from June 2025 to June 2026.
By active job postings, the most in-demand occupations in the London metro are teacher, caregiver and food service worker, as of June 2026.
London employers had 275,223 active job postings in June 2026, up 10.4% from a year earlier.
Monthly. This page reflects data as of June 2026.
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How we count
Revelio Labs counts the people who work at each employer in a metro area, based on public professional profiles. Each count is the employer's headcount in the metro at the end of the month, and it includes the employer's subsidiaries. We count the whole metro area, not just the city limits. Our counts are statistical estimates, so they can come in below a company's reported headcount, especially where many workers are part-time or seasonal.
Coverage of hourly and frontline jobs
Some workers are more likely to have an online profile than others. White-collar workers show up more than blue-collar workers, and people in big cities show up more than people in smaller ones. To correct for this, Revelio weights its data by occupation, comparing it with official workforce statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For example, if only a quarter of workers in a role have a profile, each profile we see counts as about four people. Counts for employers with many hourly workers, such as retail, hospitality, and home care, depend most on this adjustment and carry the widest margin.
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Revelio Labs. 'Largest Companies in London.' Data as of June 2026. reveliolabs.com/locations/cities/london-gb-job-market
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