Quantitative Analyst Salary Guide (2026)
Before you name a number, know the number. A quantitative analyst in the UK usually earns £55k–£80k starting out, £80k–£120k mid-career and £120k–£200k at senior level. The bands below cover 12 UK and EU markets as annual gross base pay.
Quantitative Analyst salary by country
Annual gross base pay in local currency (thousands). Treat them as a guide, not a promise: the same job title pays differently by company, by city and by what you can evidence.
- United Kingdom: entry £55k–£80k, mid £80k–£120k, senior £120k–£200k
- Ireland: entry €65k–€90k, mid €90k–€140k, senior €140k–€230k
- Germany: entry €60k–€85k, mid €85k–€125k, senior €125k–€210k
- Netherlands: entry €65k–€90k, mid €90k–€140k, senior €140k–€230k
- France: entry €50k–€70k, mid €70k–€110k, senior €110k–€180k
- Switzerland: entry CHF100k–CHF145k, mid CHF145k–CHF215k, senior CHF215k–CHF360k
- Sweden: entry kr660k–kr960k, mid kr960k–kr1440k, senior kr1440k–kr2400k (Annual gross in SEK thousands)
- Spain: entry €40k–€55k, mid €55k–€85k, senior €85k–€140k
- Canada: entry CA$75k–CA$110k, mid CA$110k–CA$160k, senior CA$160k–CA$270k
- Australia: entry A$80k–A$115k, mid A$115k–A$175k, senior A$175k–A$290k
- UAE / Dubai: entry AED250k–AED360k, mid AED360k–AED540k, senior AED540k–AED900k (Tax-free: no income tax in UAE)
- EU Remote: entry €60k–€85k, mid €85k–€125k, senior €125k–€210k
Notes on this role
High variance. Top quant funds pay significantly above these figures
How to use salary data in interviews
The pay question is the one people fluff, usually by answering it too fast and too low. Pick your band before the call. Aim at the mid-to-senior end when you can point to the impact behind it. Then say the figure out loud a few times, because it sounds very different in your mouth than it does in your head.
Frequently asked questions
What does a senior quantitative analyst earn in the UK?
Senior quantitative analyst roles in the UK usually pay £120k–£200k gross a year. Your total package can sit higher once bonus and equity are counted.
Do these figures include bonus and equity?
No. These are base salary bands only. What you actually take home can be a lot higher once bonus, commission and equity land, especially in tech, finance and sales.