Senior 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.
260 jobs found
Senior Business Analyst
Royal Bank of Canada — Toronto, Canada
Senior Data Analyst - Marketing Analytics & Digital Insights (Remote)
Vericast — Not specified
Senior Data Analyst
Tive — Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Senior Financial Analyst
International Finance Bank — Miami, Florida, United States
Treasury Project Manager / Business Analyst Lead
Mizuho — New York, New York, United States
Senior Business Analyst
Western Alliance Bank — Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Senior Business Analyst
Fidelity — Covington, North Carolina, United States
IT Business Analyst Senior Specialist
State of Washington — Multiple Locations Statewide, Washington, United States
Senior Financial Analyst
Baystate Health — Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
Senior Financial Analyst, Dunkin'
Inspire Brands — 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.