Aberdeen · Mid-level · 2026

£45,000 Data Analyst
in Aberdeen

A mid-level Aberdeen data analyst earning £45,000 takes home £2,956/month after tax and NI. Average 1-bed rent is £1,050/month, leaving £1,906/month after rent — a tight financial position for Aberdeen's cost base.

Gross
£45,000
mid-level
Net monthly
£2,956
after tax & NI
After rent
£1,906
per month
Savings est.
£933
per month
Stretched — rent takes 36% of take-home. Consider a shared house or outer-area flat.

Monthly Budget — Mid-level Data Analyst in Aberdeen

Item Monthly
Gross annual salary £45,000/yr
Income tax −£578/mo
National Insurance −£216/mo
Net monthly take-home £2,956/mo
Rent (1-bed median) −£1,050/mo
Council tax −£148/mo
Transport −£60/mo
Groceries & utilities −£425/mo
Estimated monthly savings £933/mo

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

Data Analyst Salary Range in Aberdeen

This page shows the mid-level salary (£45,000) — 100% of the median (£45,000).

P25 — Lower quartile
£36,000
25% earn less than this
Median — 50th percentile
£45,000
midpoint of all earners
P75 — Upper quartile
£56,000
25% earn more than this

Compare by Experience Level

Entry — £32,500 Mid — £45,000 Senior — £61,000

vs Aberdeen City Median

Mid-level Data Analyst
£45,000
vs
Aberdeen all-worker median
£35,000
29% above Aberdeen median

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is £45,000 a good data analyst salary in Aberdeen? +
£45,000 is the mid-level data analyst salary in Aberdeen, representing 100% of the median (£45,000). Net take-home is £2,956/month after tax and NI. Rent-to-income is 36%tight. At 29% above the Aberdeen all-worker median of £35,000, this is a competitive salary for the city.
What is the average data analyst salary in Aberdeen? +
The median Aberdeen data analyst salary is £45,000 (LinkedIn 2025). The lower quartile (P25) is £36,000 and the upper quartile (P75) is £56,000. Entry-level roles typically start around £32,500, while senior professionals reach £61,000.
How much can a data analyst in Aberdeen save each month? +
On £45,000 in Aberdeen, after rent (£1,050/mo), council tax (£148/mo), transport (£60/mo) and groceries & utilities (£425/mo), estimated monthly savings capacity is approximately £933/month.
What is the rent-to-income ratio for a data analyst in Aberdeen? +
On £45,000 in Aberdeen, the rent-to-income ratio for a 1-bed flat is 36%. The guideline for comfortable solo living is under 33%. To achieve a 33% RTI on a Aberdeen 1-bed (£1,050/mo), you need approximately £38,000 gross annual salary.

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