Analytics is now seen as the most important technology priority for companies around the world, and decision making in now more important than ever. The are a large range of industries that utilize Business intelligence such as; Financial Services, Healthcare, Government, Marketing and Sales, Oil and Gas and Transport.

Business Intelligence Analyst
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Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
Senior BI Analyst
Junior Business Intelligence Analyst
Junior BI Analyst
Data Analyst
Senior Data Analyst
Junior Data Analyst
Reporting Analyst

Junior Business Intelligence Analyst
Business Intelligence Analyst
Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
Lead Business Intelligence Analyst
Business Intelligence Manager
Head of Business Intelligence

We’ve outlined the latest salary benchmarks for Business Intelligence Analyst roles in the guides below:

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The skills needed can be split into 3 categories; programming skills, critical thinking skills and data analysis skills.

Programming skills: Data Modelling and Data Warehousing, ETL and Data Integration, OLAP Models Semantic Layer, Reporting, Dashboards, and Presentation Layer, Master Data Management, Metadata Management, Predictive Analytics and Data Mining, Big Data and Streaming Data.

Critical thinking skills: Analysing, Applying Standards, Information Seeking, Logical Reasoning, Predicting, Transforming Knowledge.

Data analysis skills: Learning a scripting and statistical language, Adobe and Google Analytics, Reporting  – skilled in reporting and data visualisation software, with strong presentation skills, Analytical and creative mind, Advanced Microsoft Excel, Experience with SQL (Structured Query Language), programming.

Undergraduate Degree in subjects such as Information Systems, Computer Science, Maths, and Statistics.

Salary: £28k – £35k
What They Do:
Supports the creation of reports and dashboards, performs basic data analysis, and assists with database queries to help stakeholders make data-driven decisions.

Skills Needed:

• Strong Excel and basic SQL skills
• Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik)
• Understanding of data visualisation best practices
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Good communication and problem-solving skills

Salary: £35k – £45k
What They Do:
Delivers insightful reports and dashboards, optimises data pipelines, and collaborates with business units to translate requirements into BI solutions.

Skills Needed:

• Advanced SQL and database query optimisation
• Proficiency in BI and reporting tools
• Data modelling and ETL knowledge
• Ability to interpret KPIs and business metrics
• Stakeholder management

Salary: £45k – £55k
What They Do:
Takes ownership of BI projects, designs data models, and delivers advanced analytics to guide strategic decisions.

Skills Needed:

• Strong data engineering fundamentals
• Experience building self-service BI solutions
• Predictive analytics and statistical methods
• Mentoring junior team members
• Communication with senior stakeholders

Salary: £55k – £70k
What They Do:
Builds and maintains the BI infrastructure, manages data integration, and ensures scalability and security of BI platforms.

Skills Needed:

• Leadership and project management
• Enterprise BI architecture and data warehousing
• Scripting and automation (Python, R, PowerShell)
• Governance and data quality management
• Strong collaboration with IT and data engineering teams

Salary: £70k – £100k
What They Do:
Sets the BI strategy, manages BI teams, and ensures that business intelligence supports organisational objectives at scale.

Skills Needed:

• Department-level leadership and strategic vision
• Data-driven decision-making across the organisation
• Budget management and resource planning
• Driving business adoption of BI solutions
• Vendor and technology partner management

Salary: £100k – £140k+
What They Do:
Owns the enterprise-wide BI and data analytics vision, ensuring the organisation fully leverages data to drive business growth.

Skills Needed:

• Executive-level leadership and strategic planning
• Experience driving data culture and literacy across organisations
• Deep understanding of data compliance and governance
• C-suite collaboration and influence
• Investment planning for BI platforms and technologies