Data Scientist+35% typical comp change · ~2.7y typical
65% of modeled moves out of Data Analyst go here
Modeled career paths · Data
Where does a Data Analyst go next?
What employers are asking a Data Analyst for, what they pay, and where people go next. From live postings and Startline’s modeled career map: what the ads say, never estimated.
What employers ask a Data Analyst for
Live postings for this role in October 2026, most asked for first. Stated pay is typically around $170k a year.
- SQL
- Python development
- Data engineering
- Cross-functional leadership
- Learning management and authoring tools
- Trust and safety
- SQL-based product analytics
- Advanced degree
Pay is what the ad states, never estimated. Only competencies in Startline’s catalogue are counted.
Typical advancement
Management path
Finance Manager+38% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Senior Financial Analyst. 8% joint modeled share
Senior Scientist+43% typical comp change · ~6.7y typical
reachable via Data Scientist. 5% joint modeled share
Risk Manager+45% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Risk Analyst. 3% joint modeled share
Higher-growth opportunity
Senior Data Scientist+70% typical comp change · ~5.7y typical
reachable via Data Scientist. 40% joint modeled share
Career pivot
Senior Financial Analyst+8% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
13% of modeled moves out of Data Analyst go here
Risk Analyst-14% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
13% of modeled moves out of Data Analyst go here
Senior Risk Analyst+14% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Risk Analyst. 10% joint modeled share
What this page cannot know is which of these fit you. That is what the free list is for.