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.
380 jobs found
Staff Marketing Data Analyst
Credit Genie — New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Plymouth Meeting, PA; San Francisco, CA; Toronto, ON
Senior Philanthropy Reporting Analyst
UT MD Anderson — Remote
Senior Maximo Business Analyst
Plains — Houston, Texas, United States
Senior Data Analyst (MedTech)
Yipitdata — Remote, United States
S/4 HANA Senior Financial Analyst, Costing
Honeywell — Rosemont, California, United States
Lead Financial Reporting Analyst
Ameritas — Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Senior Business Analyst
Messerli & Kramer — Plymouth, Minnesota, United States
Lead Business Analyst
Chamberlain Group — Oak Brook, Illinois, United States
Workday Senior Business Analyst - Payroll and Time Tracking
Power Design — Petersburg, Florida, United States
Senior Financial Analyst - Westwood Insurance
Westwood Insurance Agency — Not specified
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.