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.
212 jobs found
Senior Business Analyst
University of Calgary — Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Senior Financial Analyst
Henny Penny — Eaton, OH
Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
ITAC Solutions — Birmingham, AL
Principal Data Analyst (Member Financial Solutions Strategy & Analytics)
Navy Federal — Pensacola, Florida, United States
Lead Data Analyst
Brown University — United States
Senior Project Controls & Data Analyst
Third Coast Employee Services — Houston, Texas, United States
Data Analyst Senior - Space Manager
Tulk Llc — Springfield, Virginia, United States
Business Analyst Senior
Tulk Llc — Springfield, Virginia, United States
Senior Data Analyst
Breakforth Solutions Inc — Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Senior Financial Analyst
FB Society — Dallas, Texas, 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.