Frequently Asked Questions
Is £42,000 a good data / business analyst salary in Aberdeen?
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£42,000 is the mid-level data / business analyst salary in Aberdeen, representing 100% of the median (£42,000).
Net take-home is £2,802/month after tax and NI.
Rent-to-income is 37% — tight.
At 20% above the Aberdeen all-worker median of £35,000, this is a competitive salary for the city.
What is the average data / business analyst salary in Aberdeen?
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The median Aberdeen data / business analyst salary is £42,000 (ONS 2025).
The lower quartile (P25) is £34,000 and the upper quartile (P75) is £52,000.
Entry-level roles typically start around £30,000,
while senior professionals reach £57,000.
How much can a data / business analyst in Aberdeen save each month?
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On £42,000 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 £779/month.
What is the rent-to-income ratio for a data / business analyst in Aberdeen?
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On £42,000 in Aberdeen, the rent-to-income ratio for a 1-bed flat is 37%.
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.