QA Analyst salary in Leeds
The average QA Analyst salary in Leeds is £34,300 per year (£2,351/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £17.59/hr).
≈ £1,937 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £14.05/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior QA Analyst in Leeds (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,351 / month after tax
Hourly: £17.59/hr • Daily: £132/day
Market median for an established QA Analyst in Leeds (2–5 years experience).
≈ £2,969 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £22.87/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead QA Analyst specialists in Leeds (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Leeds
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level QA Analyst earning £34,300 takes home £2,351 net per month (or £543/week).
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Frequently asked questions about QA Analyst pay in Leeds
How much does a QA Analyst earn in Leeds in 2026/27?
The average QA Analyst salary in Leeds is £34,300 per year (or £17.59 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate QA Analyst roles start around £27,400 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £44,600 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a QA Analyst in Leeds after UK tax?
On a median QA Analyst salary of £34,300 in Leeds, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,351 per month (approx. £543 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 QA Analyst in Leeds?
A mid-level QA Analyst in Leeds earns an equivalent hourly rate of £17.59/hr (ranging from £14.05/hr for junior roles to £22.87/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £132 per day.
Is a QA Analyst salary enough to live comfortably in Leeds?
With a net monthly income of £2,351 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,000 per month in Leeds, housing takes approximately 43% of a QA Analyst's take-home pay — leaving £1,351 per month in disposable income.
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