Data analysts collect and scrutinise data from numerous sources, such as surveys, sales data or computerised information systems, to identify facts and trends that help businesses to make decisions.
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The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
Starting salaries may be around £23,000 to £30,000 a year, rising to £40,000 with experience. Senior data analysts can earn £60,000 a year or more.
Data analysts on the Civil Service Fast Stream programme Digital, Data and Technology earn £28,000 a year. This rises to between £45,000 and £55,000 a year.
Those on the Digital, Data and Technology Fast Track Apprenticeship will earn between £19,500 and £27,000 a year.
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There are a number of routes into this career.
Data analysts can work in a wide range of sectors, including finance, information technology, retail, education, government, healthcare and consulting. Jobs are advertised through recruitment agencies and online.
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Civil Service Fast Track Apprenticeship
Website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-service-fast-track-apprenticeship
Twitter:
@CSFastTrackApp
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/CSFastTrackApp/
Operational Research Society
Tel: 0121 233 9300
Website:
http://www.theorsociety.com/
Twitter:
@TheORSociety
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TheORSociety
Royal Statistical Society
Tel: 020 7638 8998
Website:
http://www.rss.org.uk/
Website (2):
http://www.statslife.org.uk
Twitter:
@RoyalStatSoc
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/RoyalStatisticalSociety/