Data analysts Pay Data UK — 2025

Data analysts roles in the UK earn a median of £37,554 per year, equivalent to £20.32 per hour as of 2025. This represents a 8.6% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £28,387 to £55,515 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Data analysts roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Data analysts

Data analysts gather and organise a variety of data and analyse it to understand what it means for their organisation or society.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• gathers, cleans and collates datasets and develops data management processes and policies
• analyses data to identify trends and patterns in a variety of fields, such as opinion polling, predicting demand for goods and services, or the testing of new medications
• creates visual representations of data, such as data dashboards and graphs
• presents findings for technical or non-technical audiences to inform the decisions of companies, government or other organisations

Entry Routes and Qualifications

Entrants usually possess a relevant degree, although vocational qualifications and apprenticeships are also available.

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Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.