Data Analyst Salary, Skills & Responsibilities

Below is a list of average annual salaries in the UK provided by Indeed salary checker. 

While these are average salaries which can be expected in job listings, this doesn’t reflect additional incentives and benefits that could be offered. Although, while a Data Analyst is a more generalised title, there are progression routes that can be taken to further career progression and promotions. 

When becoming a Data Analyst, there is a clear, structured pathway that can be taken for anyone considering training and upskilling. 

An Entry Data Analyst supports a data team by collecting, organising and checking data for accuracy. They may help maintain spreadsheets and databases, prepare basic reports and dashboards, identify simple trends and provide reliable information that colleagues can use to support everyday business decisions. The Entry Data Analyst position offers on average approximately £25,420 annually. Once you have been in this job role and attained the essential skills needed, you can then look at progressing to the Junior Data Analyst role. 

A Junior Data Analyst works with larger and more varied datasets to identify trends, patterns and useful insights. They clean and analyse data, create reports and visualisations, respond to stakeholder requirements and communicate findings that help teams understand performance and make informed decisions. Junior Data Analysts earn £28,038 on average in the UK. This way is a segue into a “Data Analyst” role. However, over time, experience and training, you can look at a more senior orientated role which can provide a significant pay increase.  

A Senior Data Analyst takes responsibility for more complex analysis, using data to provide insights that support strategic and operational decision making. They may lead analytical projects, develop reporting approaches, interpret complex datasets, work closely with senior stakeholders and support the development of less experienced analysts. A Senior Data Analyst can earn up to £53,151 annually, depending on experience, location, and qualifications. 

These job roles provide the potential to grow and succeed in a data orientated career. Fareport offer several Data Analyst training solutions depending on your experience and needs. 

Free, government funded training, our Data Analyst Skills Bootcamp builds the essential skills to handle data with confidence. Trained over 10 weeks/60 hours, employed and unemployed learners can gain proper training support that aligns with your goals. We offer this Skills Bootcamp in Leicestershire, Surrey, Hampshire and West Sussex.  

If you are an employee looking to gain a nationally recognised qualification through structured training, we provide the Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship. Complete training in 15 months (exclusive of the End Point Assessment), you can learn the data lifecycle, data structures, database design, data quality, statistics, predictive analytics, data tools, data visualisation, data security, legislation and ethical use of data. We deliver apprenticeships for employers and employed learners only. 

Finally, we provide the NCFE Diploma in Data Analyst Higher Technical Qualification. This qualification will also help you become a skilled communicator, adept at presenting concepts and ideas tailored to various audiences. Additionally, you will obtain valuable transferable skills such as research, evaluation, and teamwork. Training is completed in 7 months, with a session every 2 weeks. Upon completion, you receive the Level 4 diploma. 

Complete our quick form today to secure your spot on our Skills Bootcamp, Apprenticeship, or HTQ. Our dedicated team are available Monday-Friday 8am-4pm. You can also call us on 01329 825 805 where our experts can discuss any queries you may have.