SOC 2020 · 3544
Data analysts
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Shortage list only
Below the usual skill level, but listed.
Salary floor
£41,700
The general threshold, £41,700, is the higher of the two.
Shortage lists
Temporary Shortage List
Listed roles carry their own restrictions — check GOV.UK.
Shortage list conditions
Temporary Shortage List: all jobs in this code. Certificate of sponsorship must be issued before 31 Dec 2026.
Shortage-list jobs are below the usual skill level, so employers face restrictions such as no dependants and no salary discount. Check GOV.UK for the current conditions.
Salary the job must pay
A Skilled Worker job must pay at least the higher of the general threshold and the going rate for its occupation code.
Going rate (standard)
£34,900
General threshold
£41,700
Visa thresholds from
Minimum for this role
£41,700
Home Office going rates from
New entrants and some other cases can use 70% of the going rate, £33,400, subject to the lower general threshold of £33,400.
What this occupation actually pays
ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, full-time gross annual pay.
- UK pay for this occupation
- Going rate£34,900
- General threshold£41,700
View these figures as a table
| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £27,338 |
| 25th | £30,835 |
| 50th | £38,572 |
| 75th | £47,045 |
| Going rate | £34,900 |
| General threshold | £41,700 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | £27,338 | £30,835 | £38,572 | £47,045 | — |
| East 2025 | — | — | £35,643 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £32,154 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £43,058 | — | — |
| North East 2025 | — | — | £38,225 | — | — |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Data analysts gather and organise a variety of data and analyse it to understand what it means for their organisation or society.
Typical tasks
gathers, cleans and collates datasets and develops data management processes and policies
analyses data to identify trends and patterns in a variety of fields, such as opinion polling, predicting demand for goods and services, or the testing of new medications
creates visual representations of data, such as data dashboards and graphs
presents findings for technical or non-technical audiences to inform the decisions of companies, government or other organisations
Entry routes and qualifications
Entrants usually possess a relevant degree, although vocational qualifications and apprenticeships are also available.