Data Scientist+35% typical comp change · ~2.7y typical
65% of observed moves out of Data Analyst go here (1,300 careers)
progressionconfidence high1,300 careers85% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · data
Where does a Data Analyst go next?
23 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Typical advancement
Management path
Finance Manager+38% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Senior Financial Analyst. 8% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence moderate260 careers89% of observed exits move upward from there
Senior Scientist+43% typical comp change · ~6.7y typical
reachable via Data Scientist. 5% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence moderate260 careers90% of observed exits move upward from there
Risk Manager+45% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Risk Analyst. 3% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence moderate260 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Higher-growth opportunity
Senior Data Scientist+70% typical comp change · ~5.7y typical
reachable via Data Scientist. 40% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence high1,300 careers80% of observed exits move upward from there
Career pivot
Senior Financial Analyst+8% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
13% of observed moves out of Data Analyst go here (260 careers)
pivotconfidence moderate260 careers87% of observed exits move upward from there
Risk Analyst-14% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
13% of observed moves out of Data Analyst go here (260 careers)
pivotconfidence moderate260 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Senior Risk Analyst+14% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Risk Analyst. 10% joint share of observed careers
pivotconfidence moderate260 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there
Entrepreneurial possibility
Founder-6% typical comp change · ~7.5y typical
reachable via Product Manager. 0% joint share of observed careers
foundingconfidence moderate150 careers30% of observed exits move upward from there