Hiring a data analyst: the market today
The short answer ·
337 open postings ask for a data analyst as of Oct 5, 2026, from 155 employers. The median advertised pay is $103,174, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 213 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
337open postings
155employers hiring
$103,174median advertised pay
213new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-10-05
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 222 postings with pay
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a data analyst?
Hard. 155 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Guidehouse with 21 open postings.
What should I pay a data analyst?
Advertised pay centers on $103,174. The middle half runs from $79,292 to $130,500.