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Data Analyst salary in 2026

What a Data Analyst typically earns across the US, UK and EU — and what to budget when you hire one. Figures are approximate annual gross, as of Q2 2026.

Data Analyst salary by region

RegionTypical annual pay
United StatesNational range; SF/NYC skew higher.$65,000 – $95,000
United KingdomNational range; London skews higher.£52,000 – £75,000
European UnionVaries widely by country.€62,000 – €85,000

Ranges are directional benchmarks for budgeting, not offers. Actual pay depends on location, company stage, and the candidate’s track record.

What moves a Data Analyst’s salary

Seniority is the biggest lever (mid–senior is the common band for this role), followed by the depth of these skills:

  • SQL (intermediate level—comfortable with joins, aggregations, window functions) for extracting and transforming data
  • 1+ year building dashboards in Tableau, Looker, Power BI, or equivalent
  • Excel proficiency including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and formula-building for quick analysis
  • Experience analyzing one business function deeply (sales funnels, marketing attribution, inventory, or operations)
  • Ability to explain statistical concepts and findings to non-technical stakeholders without jargon
  • 3+ years in a data-adjacent role (marketing analyst, operations analyst, business analyst, or junior data role)

Why companies pay for a Data Analyst

SMBs collect more data than they can interpret. This role bridges the gap between messy operational data and clear answers to questions like 'Why did revenue dip?' or 'Where should we invest next?'

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