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Hiring a data analyst: the market today

The short answer ·

372 open postings ask for a data analyst as of Sep 25, 2026, from 133 employers. The median advertised minimum is $79,764. 197 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.

372open postings
133employers hiring
$79,764median advertised minimum
197new in 30 days

Who you're competing with

Booz Allen Hamilton50
Guidehouse24
Leidos24
RTX (Raytheon)21
CACI International12

Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25

What it pays

Lower quartile$62,000
Median$79,764
Upper quartile$100,000

Advertised minimum, 256 postings with pay

Questions buyers ask

How hard is it to hire a data analyst?

Hard. 133 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Booz Allen Hamilton with 50 open postings.

What should I pay a data analyst?

Advertised minimums center on $79,764. The middle half runs from $62,000 to $100,000.