Leicester · Mid-level · 2026

£38,000 Data / Business Analyst
in Leicester

A mid-level Leicester data / business analyst earning £38,000 takes home £2,573/month after tax and NI. Average 1-bed rent is £800/month, leaving £1,773/month after rent — a manageable financial position for Leicester's cost base.

Gross
£38,000
mid-level
Net monthly
£2,573
after tax & NI
After rent
£1,773
per month
Savings est.
£862
per month
Comfortable — rent takes 31% of take-home.

Monthly Budget — Mid-level Data / Business Analyst in Leicester

Item Monthly
Gross annual salary £38,000/yr
Income tax −£424/mo
National Insurance −£170/mo
Net monthly take-home £2,573/mo
Rent (1-bed median) −£800/mo
Council tax −£118/mo
Transport −£62/mo
Groceries & utilities −£391/mo
Estimated monthly savings £862/mo

Tax computed using HMRC 2025/26 rates. Rent = Rightmove Q4 2025 median. Savings estimate deducts a £340 misc. buffer from remaining income.

Data / Business Analyst Salary Range in Leicester

This page shows the mid-level salary (£38,000) — 100% of the median (£38,000).

P25 — Lower quartile
£30,000
25% earn less than this
Median — 50th percentile
£38,000
midpoint of all earners
P75 — Upper quartile
£48,000
25% earn more than this

Compare by Experience Level

Entry — £27,500 Mid — £38,000 Senior — £51,500

vs Leicester City Median

Mid-level Data / Business Analyst
£38,000
vs
Leicester all-worker median
£31,500
21% above Leicester median

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is £38,000 a good data / business analyst salary in Leicester? +
£38,000 is the mid-level data / business analyst salary in Leicester, representing 100% of the median (£38,000). Net take-home is £2,573/month after tax and NI. Rent-to-income is 31%manageable. At 21% above the Leicester all-worker median of £31,500, this is a competitive salary for the city.
What is the average data / business analyst salary in Leicester? +
The median Leicester data / business analyst salary is £38,000 (ONS ASHE 2025). The lower quartile (P25) is £30,000 and the upper quartile (P75) is £48,000. Entry-level roles typically start around £27,500, while senior professionals reach £51,500.
How much can a data / business analyst in Leicester save each month? +
On £38,000 in Leicester, after rent (£800/mo), council tax (£118/mo), transport (£62/mo) and groceries & utilities (£391/mo), estimated monthly savings capacity is approximately £862/month.
What is the rent-to-income ratio for a data / business analyst in Leicester? +
On £38,000 in Leicester, the rent-to-income ratio for a 1-bed flat is 31%. The guideline for comfortable solo living is under 33%. To achieve a 33% RTI on a Leicester 1-bed (£800/mo), you need approximately £29,000 gross annual salary.

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