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Data Visualisation jobs and careers

Data visualisation enables organisations to achieve their objectives more effectively by presenting data in an ‘easier to read’ way, meaning technical and non-technical people alike (such as stakeholders) can better understand and make use of their data. It helps identify areas for improvement across the business and communicates insights in a clear, universal manner.

Why consider a career as a Data Visualisation Developer / Analyst Engineer?

In today’s data-driven world, data visualisation is a key tool. It supports strategic decision-making and business intelligence, offering a wide range of exciting opportunities and avenues for career progression.

Typical role Data Visualisation titles include

  • Data Visualisation Developer
  • Data Visualisation Programmer
  • QlikView Developer
  • QlikView Programmer
  • Qlik Sense Developer
  • Power BI Developer
  • Power BI Programmer
  • Tableau Developer
  • Tableau Programmer
  • Business Intelligence (BI) Developer
  • BI Programmer
  • SQL Developer
  • SQL Programmer
  • Data Warehouse (DWH) Developer
  • DWH Designer
  • Data Analyst
  • Spotfire Developer
  • MicroStrategy Developer

Data Visualisation: Career progression example

  • Data Visualisation Developer
  • Lead Visualisation Developer
  • Senior Data Visualisation Developer
  • Head of Data Visualisation

Data Visualisation Salary Benchmarks

We’ve outlined the latest salary benchmarks for Data Visualisation roles in the guides below:

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Data, Insight and Analytics Day Rate Guide

Data, Insight and Analytics Within Data Engineering Development Salary Guide

Data, Insight and Analytics Within Data Science Salary Guide

Data Visualisation: Is it right for me? The skills it takes…

The skills required for a successful career in data visualisation typically fall into three categories: programming skills, critical thinking skills, and data analysis skills.

Programming Skills: Data Modelling and Data Warehousing | ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) and Data Integration | OLAP Models and Semantic Layers | Reporting, Dashboards, and Presentation Layers | Master Data Management and Metadata Management | Predictive Analytics and Data Mining | Big Data and Streaming Data | SQL, PL/SQL | Tableau | QlikView / Qlik Sense | MicroStrategy

Critical Thinking Skills: Analytical Thinking | Applying Standards | Information Seeking | Logical Reasoning | Forecasting and Predictive Thinking | Translating and Communicating Data Insights

Data Analysis Skills: Proficiency in scripting and statistical languages | Experience with tools such as Adobe Analytics and Google Analytics | Skilled in data visualisation and reporting platforms, with strong presentation abilities | An analytical and creative mindset | Advanced Excel skills | Strong SQL (Structured Query Language) capabilities

 What qualifications does it take for a career in Data Visualisation?

A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent undergraduate qualification) in a subject focusing on analytics, such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field (perhaps even Data Analytics or similar) is often required.

CAREER PATH

This guide maps out the progression of roles in Data Visualisation, from entry-level analysts through to senior leadership, including job descriptions, salary bands, and key skills for the UK market.

Junior Data Visualisation Analyst

Salary: £26k – £35k
What They Do:
Supports data teams by creating basic dashboards and visual reports, helping translate raw data into easy-to-understand formats for stakeholders.

Skills Needed:

  • Proficiency in Excel and foundational SQL
  • Familiarity with data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker)
  • Basic understanding of data storytelling and design principles
  • Good attention to detail and quality
  • Communication and collaboration with non-technical teams

Data Visualisation Specialist / Data Analyst

Salary: £35k – £45k
What They Do:
Designs interactive dashboards and data products, ensures data quality, and works closely with teams to deliver insights effectively.

Skills Needed:

  • Strong skills in visualisation tools (Tableau, Power BI, Qlik)
  • Data querying with SQL
  • Basic scripting for automation (Python, R)
  • Understanding user experience (UX) in data dashboards
  • Ability to interpret business requirements into visual solutions

Senior Data Visualisation Specialist

Salary: £45k – £60k
What They Do:
Leads the development of data visualisation strategies, optimises dashboards for different audiences, and mentors junior analysts.

Skills Needed:

  • Expertise in advanced visualisation techniques and tools
  • Data modelling and preparation
  • UI/UX design for analytics platforms
  • Experience working with large and complex datasets
  • Stakeholder engagement and training

Lead Data Visualisation Engineer / BI Developer

Salary: £60k – £75k
What They Do:
Manages visualisation projects end-to-end, oversees data pipeline integrations for reporting platforms, and ensures consistent design standards.

Skills Needed:

  • Leadership and project management skills
  • Advanced automation and scripting for dashboards
  • Cloud analytics platforms (AWS QuickSight, Google Data Studio, Azure)
  • Data governance and access management
  • Building enterprise-wide data visualisation frameworks

Head of Data Visualisation / Director of Business Intelligence

Salary: £75k – £100k
What They Do:
Defines the organisation’s visual analytics strategy, manages BI and visualisation teams, and ensures stakeholders have actionable insights.

Skills Needed:

  • Departmental leadership and strategic direction
  • Building scalable visualisation and BI platforms
  • Close collaboration with data engineering and analytics functions
  • Budget and resource allocation
  • Driving data literacy across the organisation

Chief Data Officer / VP of Data Analytics

Salary: £100k – £140k+
What They Do:
Leads enterprise-wide data analytics and visualisation initiatives, ensuring insights directly influence business strategy and growth.

Skills Needed:

  • Executive-level leadership and strategic vision
  • Building global BI and visualisation capabilities
  • Data governance and compliance expertise
  • C-suite stakeholder management
  • Investment planning for analytics platforms and technologies

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