UK salary benchmark 2026/27

Quantitative Analyst salary in Cardiff

The average Quantitative Analyst salary in Cardiff is £67,200 per year (£4,128/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £34.46/hr).

Entry-level / Junior
£53,800 / year

≈ £3,480 / month after tax

Hourly rate: £27.59/hr (37.5h/wk)

Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Quantitative Analyst in Cardiff (0–2 years experience).

Mid-level / Experienced
£67,200 / year

≈ £4,128 / month after tax

Hourly: £34.46/hr • Daily: £258/day

Market median for an established Quantitative Analyst in Cardiff (2–5 years experience).

Senior / Lead
£87,400 / year

≈ £5,104 / month after tax

Hourly rate: £44.82/hr (37.5h/wk)

Top percentile pay for senior & lead Quantitative Analyst specialists in Cardiff (5+ years).

Take-home pay vs. living cost in Cardiff

Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Quantitative Analyst earning £67,200 takes home £4,128 net per month (or £953/week).

Monthly net take-home pay £4,128
Est. 1-bed monthly rent in Cardiff £960 (23% of net pay)
Disposable income after rent £3,168 / month

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Frequently asked questions about Quantitative Analyst pay in Cardiff

How much does a Quantitative Analyst earn in Cardiff in 2026/27?

The average Quantitative Analyst salary in Cardiff is £67,200 per year (or £34.46 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Quantitative Analyst roles start around £53,800 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £87,400 per year.

What is the monthly take-home pay for a Quantitative Analyst in Cardiff after UK tax?

On a median Quantitative Analyst salary of £67,200 in Cardiff, your estimated net take-home pay is £4,128 per month (approx. £953 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 Quantitative Analyst in Cardiff?

A mid-level Quantitative Analyst in Cardiff earns an equivalent hourly rate of £34.46/hr (ranging from £27.59/hr for junior roles to £44.82/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £258 per day.

Is a Quantitative Analyst salary enough to live comfortably in Cardiff?

With a net monthly income of £4,128 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £960 per month in Cardiff, housing takes approximately 23% of a Quantitative Analyst's take-home pay — leaving £3,168 per month in disposable income.

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