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£45,886

Average salary

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38 hours

Average weekly hours

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2.18%

Unemployment rate

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Definition: Data analysts

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 3544

Data analysts gather and organise a variety of data and analyse it to understand what it means for their organisation or society.

Common tasks include:

gathers, cleans and collates datasets and develops data management processes and policies
analyses data to identify trends and patterns in a variety of fields, such as opinion polling, predicting demand for goods and services, or the testing of new medications
creates visual representations of data, such as data dashboards and graphs
presents findings for technical or non-technical audiences to inform the decisions of companies, government or other organisations

Qualifications

Entrants usually possess a relevant degree, although vocational qualifications and apprenticeships are also available.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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Alternative & related job titles: Data analysts

Data analyst Data officer Data quality analyst Information management analyst Organisation and methods analyst

Equality focus: Data analysts

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