Deep dive: data analyst salary in the UK 2026 — what to expect at every level

Data Analyst Salary in the UK — Key Figures

The average salary for a data analyst in the UK is £39,462, with a range of £17,500–£67,500, based on 17 submissions to our platform.

Breaking Down Data Analyst Salaries by Level

While the average salary for data analysts is £39,462, salaries vary greatly depending on the level of experience: Junior data analysts have an average salary of £28,713 (4 entries); mid-level data analysts earn an average of £34,750 (8 entries); senior data analysts have an average salary of £55,500 (1 entry); data analyst directors earn an average of £60,000 (2 entries); and finally, data analyst leads have an average salary of £51,250 (2 entries).

Regional Variations in Data Analyst Salaries

Looking at regional data, we find that Wales has an average salary of £42,532 (125 entries), while the North West region has an average salary of £44,837 (153 entries).

Salaries in Education

Interestingly, the average salary for a teacher in the UK is £35,282 (15 entries), while a university lecturer earns an average of £60,111 (9 entries), and a headteacher has an average salary of £74,400 (15 entries).

Gender Pay Gap in Data Analysis

Our data also shows a significant gender pay gap in data analysis, with female data analysts earning an average of £34,558, compared to male data analysts' average salary of £39,944.

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