Data
We've partnered with job board Adzuna to provide you with the latest job market insights.
Mean salaries for data roles fluctuated between £43,000-£46,000 annually, consistently exceeding the national average.
Salary trend
£46,053
Mean salary for data professionals, which is 18.5% more than the overall national mean salary £38,860.
From May 2024 to Oct 2024, job openings consistently outnumbered applicants.
Job demand vs
applicant volume
42.2% were listed on Adzuna as hybrid roles and 48.37% required on-site work. Only 9.43% were fully remote - many data roles involve handling sensitive or proprietary information, which is easier to secure and monitor in a controlled office environment.
Working patterns
This demonstrates companies across industries need professionals who can turn raw data into actionable insights.
Industries hiring
14%
more promotions for certified professionals (source: Access Perks).
Job seeker interest data is calculated by analysing how many views each posting on the Adzuna website receives and comparing this to the overall posting views in the advertised location.
London leads data job demand with 3,090 job openings on Adzuna, reflecting its status as a major business hub. The South East follows with 1,052 openings, and the North West with 679.
Demand by area
Where does this data come from?
These insights into the data job market have been sourced from 9,044 unique Adzuna job board listings between 1st May 2024 and 31st October 2024.
The purpose of this is to give you insight into the job market that can guide your career choices, training, and development, ensuring better alignment with market demands.
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