Leicester · Mid-level · 2026

£40,000 Data Analyst
in Leicester

A mid-level Leicester data analyst earning £40,000 takes home £2,693/month after tax and NI. Average 1-bed rent is £800/month, leaving £1,893/month after rent — a comfortable financial position for Leicester's cost base.

Gross
£40,000
mid-level
Net monthly
£2,693
after tax & NI
After rent
£1,893
per month
Savings est.
£982
per month
Comfortable — rent takes 30% of take-home.

Monthly Budget — Mid-level Data Analyst in Leicester

Item Monthly
Gross annual salary £40,000/yr
Income tax −£457/mo
National Insurance −£183/mo
Net monthly take-home £2,693/mo
Rent (1-bed median) −£800/mo
Council tax −£118/mo
Transport −£62/mo
Groceries & utilities −£391/mo
Estimated monthly savings £982/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 Leicester

This page shows the mid-level salary (£40,000) — 100% 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 Leicester City Median

Mid-level Data Analyst
£40,000
vs
Leicester all-worker median
£31,500
27% above Leicester median

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is £40,000 a good data analyst salary in Leicester? +
£40,000 is the mid-level data analyst salary in Leicester, representing 100% of the median (£40,000). Net take-home is £2,693/month after tax and NI. Rent-to-income is 30%comfortable. At 27% above the Leicester all-worker median of £31,500, this is a competitive salary for the city.
What is the average data analyst salary in Leicester? +
The median Leicester data analyst salary is £40,000 (ONS ASHE 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 Leicester save each month? +
On £40,000 in Leicester, after rent (£800/mo), council tax (£118/mo), transport (£62/mo) and groceries & utilities (£391/mo), estimated monthly savings capacity is approximately £982/month.
What is the rent-to-income ratio for a data analyst in Leicester? +
On £40,000 in Leicester, the rent-to-income ratio for a 1-bed flat is 30%. 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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