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.

297 jobs found

Senior Research Analyst

GovExec — Remote, US

Senior Financial Analyst

CallRail — Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Senior Compensation Analyst

Capital Farm Credit — College Station, Texas

Senior Financial Analyst (Consolidation)

symplr — United States

Managed Care Senior Financial Analyst - Managed Care (Hybrid)

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center — Beverly Hills, CA, United States

Senior Financial Analyst FP&A, Amazon Leo Finance

Amazon — Bellevue, Washington, USA

Senior Financial Analyst, Prime Video Finance

Amazon — Seattle, Washington, USA

Senior Financial Analyst

SGA Dental Partners — Richmond Hill, GA

Senior Financial Analyst

RethinkFirst — Remote

Senior Financial Analyst

Kaleida Health — US, NY, Buffalo

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.