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
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
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.