Data Analyst salary in the UK
The average Data Analyst salary in the UK is £40,000 per year (£2,693/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £20.51/hr).
≈ £2,213 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £16.41/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Data Analyst in the UK (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,693 / month after tax
Hourly: £20.51/hr • Daily: £154/day
Market median for an established Data Analyst in the UK (2–5 years experience).
≈ £3,393 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £26.67/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Data Analyst specialists in the UK (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in the UK
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Data Analyst earning £40,000 takes home £2,693 net per month (or £621/week).
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Live Data Analyst jobs in the UK
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Examinations, Data & Access Arrangements Coordinator
£24,231Stratford upon Avon School, Warwickshire • Shottery, Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV37 9DH
Data Engineer - Waverley Court - 17047_1793107221
£47,639City of Edinburgh Council • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH7 9SA
Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator
£53,524Summer Browning • East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, G74 4JW
Aftersales Data & Recall Advisor
£29,713Stoneacre Motor Group. • Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5TX
Data Wrangler
£39,896Registered UK employer • North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 4PL
Operational Data Analyst
£55,073Just Eat Takeaway.com • Farringdon, Central London, EC4M 7RF
Frequently asked questions about Data Analyst pay in the UK
How much does a Data Analyst earn in the UK in 2026/27?
The average Data Analyst salary in the UK is £40,000 per year (or £20.51 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Data Analyst roles start around £32,000 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £52,000 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Data Analyst in the UK after UK tax?
On a median Data Analyst salary of £40,000 in the UK, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,693 per month (approx. £621 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Data Analyst in the UK?
A mid-level Data Analyst in the UK earns an equivalent hourly rate of £20.51/hr (ranging from £16.41/hr for junior roles to £26.67/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £154 per day.
Is a Data Analyst salary enough to live comfortably in the UK?
With a net monthly income of £2,693 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,150 per month in the UK, housing takes approximately 43% of a Data Analyst's take-home pay — leaving £1,543 per month in disposable income.
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