Data analysts roles in the UK earn a median of £37,500 per year, equivalent to £20.29 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 8.2% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £32,000 in East Midlands to £45,000 in West Midlands. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £38,572/yr (3% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£37,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£20.29
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+8.2%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£31,000 – £47,000
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Data analysts across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | £45,000 |
| London | £43,000 |
| Scotland | £39,000 |
| North East | £38,000 |
| Wales | £38,000 |
| South West | £36,500 |
| East | £35,500 |
| South East | £34,500 |
| North West | £34,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £32,500 |
| East Midlands | £32,000 |
| UK | £37,500 |
Annual pay grew by +8.2% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Data analysts.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Data analysts in the UK is £37,500 per year (about £20.29 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Data analysts earn between £31,000 and £47,000 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Data analysts pay rose by 8.2% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Data analysts is in West Midlands, at £45,000 per year.
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Data analysts gather and organise a variety of data and analyse it to understand what it means for their organisation or society.
Entrants usually possess a relevant degree, although vocational qualifications and apprenticeships are also available.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.