Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.
Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Sr Data Analyst in United States are Media & Communication with a median total pay of $140,082, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $137,571, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $125,358, Financial Services with a median total pay of $124,213, and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $122,720.
Media & Communication
The top paying company in Media & Communication for Sr Data Analyst is Walt Disney Company.
Frequently asked questions about Sr Data Analyst salaries
The average salary for Sr Data Analyst is $126,745 per year or $61 per hour, with top earners making up to $206,994 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $98,641 (25th percentile) to $164,697 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1622 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Sr Data Analyst employees.
The highest salary for Sr Data Analyst is $164,697 per year, $13,725 per month or $79 per hour.
The lowest salary for Sr Data Analyst is $98,641 per year, $8,220 per month or $47 per hour.
Recent salaries shared by Sr Data Analyst
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
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Sr Data Analyst
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4-6 years
$101K/yr
($101K • $0)
New York, NY
submitted on Apr 13, 2026
$101K/yr
$101K • $0
Sr Data Analyst
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10-14 years
$131K - $152K/yr
Baltimore, MD
submitted on Apr 10, 2026
$131K - $152K/yr
Sr Data Analyst
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15+ years
$166K - $194K/yr
Phoenix, AZ
submitted on Apr 2, 2026
$166K - $194K/yr
Sr Data Analyst
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4-6 years
$139K - $161K/yr
Chicago, IL
submitted on Mar 31, 2026
$139K - $161K/yr
Sr Data Analyst
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4-6 years
$83K/yr
($81K • $2K)
Atlanta, GA
submitted on Mar 27, 2026
$83K/yr
$81K • $2K
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