Leeds · Entry-level · 2026

£29,000 Data Analyst
in Leeds

A entry-level Leeds data analyst earning £29,000 takes home £2,033/month after tax and NI. Average 1-bed rent is £900/month, leaving £1,133/month after rent — a tight financial position for Leeds's cost base.

Gross
£29,000
entry-level
Net monthly
£2,033
after tax & NI
After rent
£1,133
per month
Savings est.
£211
per month
Stretched — rent takes 44% of take-home. Consider a shared house or outer-area flat.

Monthly Budget — Entry-level Data Analyst in Leeds

Item Monthly
Gross annual salary £29,000/yr
Income tax −£274/mo
National Insurance −£110/mo
Net monthly take-home £2,033/mo
Rent (1-bed median) −£900/mo
Council tax −£112/mo
Transport −£65/mo
Groceries & utilities −£405/mo
Estimated monthly savings £211/mo

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

Data Analyst Salary Range in Leeds

This page shows the entry-level salary (£29,000) — 73% of the median (£40,000).

P25 — Lower quartile
£32,000
25% earn less than this
Median — 50th percentile
£40,000
midpoint of all earners
P75 — Upper quartile
£50,000
25% earn more than this

Compare by Experience Level

Entry — £29,000 Mid — £40,000 Senior — £54,500

vs Leeds City Median

Entry-level Data Analyst
£29,000
vs
Leeds all-worker median
£32,900
12% below Leeds median

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is £29,000 a good data analyst salary in Leeds? +
£29,000 is the entry-level data analyst salary in Leeds, representing 73% of the median (£40,000). Net take-home is £2,033/month after tax and NI. Rent-to-income is 44%tight. At 12% below the Leeds all-worker median of £32,900, cost management is important at this level.
What is the average data analyst salary in Leeds? +
The median Leeds data analyst salary is £40,000 (LinkedIn 2025). The lower quartile (P25) is £32,000 and the upper quartile (P75) is £50,000. Entry-level roles typically start around £29,000, while senior professionals reach £54,500.
How much can a data analyst in Leeds save each month? +
On £29,000 in Leeds, after rent (£900/mo), council tax (£112/mo), transport (£65/mo) and groceries & utilities (£405/mo), estimated monthly savings capacity is approximately £211/month.
What is the rent-to-income ratio for a data analyst in Leeds? +
On £29,000 in Leeds, the rent-to-income ratio for a 1-bed flat is 44%. The guideline for comfortable solo living is under 33%. To achieve a 33% RTI on a Leeds 1-bed (£900/mo), you need approximately £32,500 gross annual salary.

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