Frequently Asked Questions
Is £26,500 a good data / business analyst salary in York?
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£26,500 is the entry-level data / business analyst salary in York, representing 72% of the median (£37,000).
Net take-home is £1,883/month after tax and NI.
Rent-to-income is 50% — stressed.
At 17% below the York all-worker median of £32,000, cost management is important at this level.
What is the average data / business analyst salary in York?
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The median York data / business analyst salary is £37,000 (ONS ASHE 2025).
The lower quartile (P25) is £30,000 and the upper quartile (P75) is £46,000.
Entry-level roles typically start around £26,500,
while senior professionals reach £50,500.
How much can a data / business analyst in York save each month?
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On £26,500 in York, after rent (£950/mo), council tax (£120/mo),
transport (£68/mo) and groceries & utilities (£405/mo),
estimated monthly savings capacity is approximately £0/month.
At this salary level in York, solo living leaves little room to save — shared housing would significantly improve savings capacity.
What is the rent-to-income ratio for a data / business analyst in York?
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On £26,500 in York, the rent-to-income ratio for a 1-bed flat is 50%.
The guideline for comfortable solo living is under 33%.
To achieve a 33% RTI on a York 1-bed (£950/mo),
you need approximately £34,000 gross annual salary.