Senior Data Analyst Jobs — $100K–$131K Avg Salary

Senior Data Analyst JobsSenior data analyst roles are for experienced professionals who go beyond writing queries — you're shaping analytics strategy, mentoring junior team members, and presenting insights directly to leadership. These positions typically require 5+ years of experience and deep expertise in multiple tools and domains.

Salary Range

$100,000 – $131,000/year

Top earners at FAANG-level companies: $160K+. Finance and pharma also pay premium rates.

322 jobs found

Senior Financial Analyst

HelloFresh — Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Senior Marketing Data Analyst, Audience & Lifecycle

Classmates® — Bellevue, WA

Senior Financial Analyst, Finance & Strategy

Brightwheel — United States

Senior Analyst, Asset Liability Management (ALM) & Market Risk (8 Month Contract)

DUCA Financial Services Credit Union Ltd. — North York, ON

Principal Web Data Specialist

Gen — New York, NY

Principal Financial Analyst, OCI, IaaS Workload Health

Oracle — Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Senior Data Analyst

Button — Remote

Senior Analyst, Data Governance

Canadian Tire Corporation — Oakville, ON

Senior Healthcare Analyst

Cecelia Health — Not specified

Senior Data Visualization Specialist

HGG IPG Health — New York, New York, United States

What You Need to Know

Senior data analysts in the US earn between $100,000 and $131,000 per year on average, with top earners at major tech companies exceeding $160K. The jump from mid-level to senior often comes with more responsibility around stakeholder communication, project scoping, and data governance. Employers at this level expect proficiency in SQL and Python as table stakes, plus experience with data modeling, statistical analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Many senior roles serve as a bridge to management positions like Analytics Manager or Head of Data. Finance, tech, and pharma are the highest-paying industries for senior analysts. The title hierarchy typically goes: Data Analyst → Senior Data Analyst → Lead Analyst → Analytics Manager → Director of Analytics.