Quantitative Analyst salary in Edinburgh
The average Quantitative Analyst salary in Edinburgh is £72,100 per year (£4,365/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £36.97/hr).
≈ £3,669 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £29.59/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Quantitative Analyst in Edinburgh (0–2 years experience).
≈ £4,365 / month after tax
Hourly: £36.97/hr • Daily: £277/day
Market median for an established Quantitative Analyst in Edinburgh (2–5 years experience).
≈ £5,409 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £48.05/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Quantitative Analyst specialists in Edinburgh (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Edinburgh
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Quantitative Analyst earning £72,100 takes home £4,365 net per month (or £1,007/week).
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Live Quantitative Analyst jobs in Edinburgh
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Mental Health Officer - Waverley Court - 16866_1793105912
£47,639City of Edinburgh Council • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH7 9SA
Data Engineer - Waverley Court - 17047_1793107221
£47,639City of Edinburgh Council • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH7 9SA
Investigating Officer - Waverley Court - 17058_1792684254
£47,639CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH7 9SD
Engineering Supervisor
£27,852Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH1 2HD
Social Worker (Children's Services) - Waverley Court - 16938_1792421008
£40,501City of Edinburgh Council • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH7 9SD
Chef
£29,778Côte • Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh, EH2 1LH
Frequently asked questions about Quantitative Analyst pay in Edinburgh
How much does a Quantitative Analyst earn in Edinburgh in 2026/27?
The average Quantitative Analyst salary in Edinburgh is £72,100 per year (or £36.97 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Quantitative Analyst roles start around £57,700 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £93,700 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Quantitative Analyst in Edinburgh after UK tax?
On a median Quantitative Analyst salary of £72,100 in Edinburgh, your estimated net take-home pay is £4,365 per month (approx. £1,007 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 Edinburgh?
A mid-level Quantitative Analyst in Edinburgh earns an equivalent hourly rate of £36.97/hr (ranging from £29.59/hr for junior roles to £48.05/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £277 per day.
Is a Quantitative Analyst salary enough to live comfortably in Edinburgh?
With a net monthly income of £4,365 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,280 per month in Edinburgh, housing takes approximately 29% of a Quantitative Analyst's take-home pay — leaving £3,085 per month in disposable income.