SOC 3544 Business and public service associate professionals

Data analysts Salary

Median salary £38,107 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £38,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For data analysts, £38,572 is the typical (median) pay. That is around the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -1.0% versus the national average. Experienced data analysts (top 25%) earn over £46,152.

About this role

Data analysts provide technical support, implementation and operational expertise within IT and technology environments. They configure systems, troubleshoot issues, implement solutions and ensure technology infrastructure operates reliably and securely.

Key responsibilities

Installing, configuring and maintaining IT systems and infrastructure
Troubleshooting technical issues and providing user support
Implementing security measures and monitoring system performance
Documenting technical procedures and configurations
Collaborating with development and engineering teams

Qualifications and entry routes

Typically requires a degree, HND or professional certifications in a relevant technology area. Certifications such as CompTIA, Cisco (CCNA), Microsoft (Azure/365) or AWS are valued. Apprenticeships provide alternative entry routes.

Career outlook

Strong demand across all sectors. Cloud, cybersecurity and data management skills are particularly sought after.

Key skills

Technical troubleshooting Systems administration Network management Security awareness Documentation

Common industries

Technology
Financial services
Public sector
Telecommunications
Managed service providers

Data coverage

SOC code 3544

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2021–2025

Estimated jobs 68,000

Median Salary

£38,107

Mean Salary

£43,586

Jobs (000s)

68k

Data Years

5 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £30,000Median: £38,107P75: £46,152

P10: £25kP25: £30kMedian: £38kP75: £46kP90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£24,513

0-2 years

Mid Level

£30,000

3-7 years

Senior

£46,152

8-15 years

Potential career growth: +88% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2021-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +25.3%Real growth: +1.4%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 8.9%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£38,107

Full-time Only

£38,572

Full-time premium: +£465

Data analysts salary: common questions

How much do data analysts earn in the UK?

Data analysts earn a median of £38,572 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £30,000 and £46,152.

Is £38,572 a good salary in the UK?

What is the starting salary for data analysts?

Entry-level data analysts typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £30,000, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £24,513.

Have data analysts salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2021, median data analysts pay has risen from £31,643 to £38,572 — +22% in cash terms, or -1.0% after CPIH inflation. That is roughly in line with inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for data analysts?

Male data analysts earn a median £39,274 and female data analysts £35,785 — a gap of +9.0% in 2025.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).