Tech · UK Salary 2026
Data Analyst Salary in Bristol — 2026 ranges
Calibrated 2026 salary bands for data analyst roles in Bristol, plus the recruiter-side context: which sectors hire here, how the market compares to London, and what's worth negotiating. Built from public salary surveys cross-referenced against actual UK placements.
Bristol Headline · 2026
£58,000
average · mid-level base salary
Bristol's data analyst market in 2026
Data Analyst salaries in Bristol run marginally above UK average, with the typical mid-level pay landing around £58,000 and a full range of £32,000 to £116,000. Bristol's Tech and digital and Energy and sustainability concentrations make it a credible Data Analyst market.
This is one of the strongest data analyst markets in the UK outside London — depth of opportunity, real competition between employers, and a meaningful pay premium. Senior candidates can run two-stage processes against multiple offers.
Top sectors hiring data analysts in Bristol
Tech and digital
Growing cluster of fintech, climate-tech, and AI start-ups around Temple Quarter, plus EMEA offices for several US firms.
Energy and sustainability
Ovo Energy's HQ, several offshore wind operators, and a strong green-tech ecosystem make this a UK leader for climate roles.
Higher education and R&D
University of Bristol and UWE concentrate research-led roles in engineering, data, and life sciences.
Notable Bristol employers for data analysts
Filtered from Bristol's top employer list to those most relevant to data analyst hiring. See the Bristol city overview for the full employer list.
How Bristol compares to other UK cities for data analysts
Bristol pay sits roughly 5-15% above the UK median for office-based roles — a clear regional premium, though well below London. A senior software engineer who'd earn £85-95k in London typically lands £70-80k in Bristol. A finance manager at £70k in London is closer to £58-65k here. Aerospace engineers, defence sector roles, and senior fintech jobs at Hargreaves Lansdown pay close to London rates. Creative and media salaries trail more visibly — Aardman and BBC pay well by sector standards but not London-tech standards. The gap to London has narrowed since 2023 because employers competing for hybrid-friendly senior staff have had to pay closer to the capital to win them. For most mid-to-senior office roles, Bristol now sits within 10-12% of comparable London offers.
Bristol is the most expensive city outside London and the South East, but the gap is huge. A one-bedroom flat in central Bristol typically rents for £1,100-£1,400 per month in 2026 — roughly half a comparable Zone 2 London flat. Buying is similarly cheaper, with the average Bristol house at around £350-380k versus London's £550-600k. Public transport is decent but not London-quality, and many Bristolians drive or cycle. Council tax tends to be higher than London, which surprises some movers. Overall, candidates relocating from London to Bristol tend to find their cost of living drops 25-30%, even after a 10-15% pay cut — and most see a significant improvement in quality of life. The city is also genuinely walkable, which doesn't show up in spreadsheets but matters.
Data Analyst salary in other UK cities
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Other roles in Bristol
Comparing pay across roles in Bristol — useful when sizing up a career shift or benchmarking against peers.
Common questions
- What is a Data Analyst salary in Bristol?
- Data Analyst salaries in Bristol typically range from £32,000 (junior) to £116,000 (senior), with mid-level pay landing around £58,000. That's 5% above UK average for the role. Figures are 2026 ranges from public salary surveys (Reed, Indeed, Robert Walters, Hays UK) cross-referenced against actual placements.
- Is Bristol a strong Data Analyst market?
- Yes — Bristol is one of the UK's strongest markets for data analyst roles outside London. Multiple credible employers, real competition for senior talent, and a meaningful pay premium.
- Which Bristol employers hire data analysts?
- Based on current 2026 hiring patterns, Bristol's notable employers in this space include Lloyds Banking Group, MoD Abbey Wood (DE&S), Airbus Filton, GKN Aerospace, Aardman Animations. The full top-employers list for Bristol is on the city overview page.
- How much does London pay vs Bristol for data analysts?
- London data analyst salaries average £63,250 — 10% more than Bristol. After factoring rent and commute, the Bristol role typically nets out comparable for senior IC level. Hybrid London arrangements are common for candidates wanting both the pay and the lifestyle.