There are some higher paying roles outside of London. Farnborough has defence companies, Swindon has Nationwide, Bath/Bristol has DVSA, Edinburgh has RBS, but

There are some higher paying roles outside of London. Farnborough has defence companies, Swindon has Nationwide, Bath/Bristol has DVSA, Edinburgh has RBS, but yeah, you're generally right. Live in London, if someone offers you "fuck you" money to go elsewhere, you can always rent it out. :)