Data Analyst Salary 2024
Data Analyst Salary
Most people and institutions prefer to keep their salaries secret, but mostly it doesn’t stay that way.
The salary information is very important to job seekers and Students. Today most people don’t just do courses, they go in with all they have on programs that pay. Before choosing a course at the university most students will search the salary of such professionals before taking them.
Sometimes even without checking the salary your parents quickly tell you not to become a certain professional, this is because looking at their lifestyle, it seems they are not making it and not just one but many.
Having insight into the salary range will help you make certain informed choices.
The question that may beat you in an interview room will be ” How much do you want us to pay you”? Or what’s your salary expectation? When you mention too high an amount you may lose the offer, if you mention something too small they may give you the job and you start regreting almost immediately.
So before you go, Search for the salary and have an idea.
Base Pay
The average Data Analyst salary in the United States is $116375 but the salary range typically falls between $82957 and $31978.
It all depends on the company where you are working,
Those in GH in NIA offices will get GHS 3500 – GHS 7500 per month
This increases based on your work schedule and other responsibilities
using specialist tools to extract the data needed
responding to data-related queries and keeping track of these
analyzing data to identify trends
setting up processes and systems to make working with data more efficient
researching new ways to make use of data
producing reports and charts communicating trends within data to non-specialists
presenting information generated from data to clients and managers.
Other Responsibilities includes
Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques, and provide ongoing reports
Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics, and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality
Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems
Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
Filter and “clean” data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems
Work with management to prioritize business and information needs
Locate and define new process improvement opportunities
Requirements and skills
Proven working experience as a Data Analyst or Business Data Analyst
Technical expertise in data models, database design development, data mining, and segmentation techniques
Strong knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (Business Objects etc), databases (SQL, etc), and programming (XML, Javascript, or ETL frameworks)
Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS, etc)
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
Adept at queries, report writing, and presenting findings
BS in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management or Statistics
Where do Data analysts work
large insurance companies, credit bureaus, technology firms, banks, manufacturers, Hospitals, etc
