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Data Analysts at high-growth companies earn $93K–$131K. Median: $115K. Based on 27 public job postings (2025–2026). US DOL certified wage filings (FY2025): $115K median (▲ +16% since 2019). Recruiting from Scratch's network includes 35,600+ data analysts, including 3,400+ with top-tier-company experience.
A data analyst turns raw data into insights that drive business decisions — building dashboards, running ad hoc analysis, interpreting user behavior, and helping teams understand their metrics. At a startup, data analysts are often the first data hire: they establish reporting infrastructure, answer business questions with data, and democratize analytics across the organization.
Series A through Series B, when the company has enough data to analyze and enough open business questions that manual data pulls are consuming significant engineering or leadership time. The prerequisite: a data warehouse (BigQuery, Snowflake, or Redshift) with reliable event data. The analyst can't do their job without a foundation to query against.
Based on our database of 433 real job postings, a Data Analyst typically earns a median salary of $115K. The salary range for this role generally falls between $95K and $144K. We provide detailed compensation insights to help our clients make competitive offers.
Our average time to hire a Data Analyst is significantly faster than the industry standard, typically around 29 days. This contrasts with the broader industry average of 45-60 days. Our efficient process and extensive network allow us to quickly connect you with top talent.
When hiring a Data Analyst, we advise focusing on strong analytical skills, proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools, and a solid understanding of statistical concepts. Candidates should also demonstrate a clear ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights. We help our clients identify individuals who possess both technical expertise and effective communication skills.
To effectively assess a Data Analyst candidate, we recommend practical skills tests that evaluate their SQL querying, data manipulation, and reporting abilities. Behavioral interviews are crucial for understanding their problem-solving approach and how they collaborate within a team. Our assessment strategies are designed to uncover both technical aptitude and cultural fit.
The prevalence of remote work for Data Analyst roles has increased significantly, though in-person and hybrid options remain common. Many organizations find success with remote data teams, while others prefer the collaboration of an office environment. We work with clients to define the optimal work arrangement that aligns with their company culture and operational needs.
New York
Based on companies with 3+ active postings. Median of publicly advertised salary range.
Typical experience required: 3–5 years.
Data Analysts are data professionals who build the pipelines, models, and analytics the business runs on. This benchmark reflects Junior-level base compensation at high-growth and AI-native companies.
For corroboration, U.S. Department of Labor certified wage filings (FY2025) show a median of $115K for Data Analyst roles, ranging $98K–$130K, across 50 filings. This is reported separately from — never blended with — the job-posting median above.
What is the average Data Analyst salary at an AI startup?
The median pay is $115K, with a typical range of $93K–$131K, based on 27 public job postings collected in 2025–2026.
Where does this salary data come from?
It is aggregated from public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. We require a minimum of 15 postings per role.
Figures are the midpoint of each posting's advertised USD salary range, aggregated from 27 public job postings (2025–2026). The range shown is the 25th–75th percentile; the median is the 50th percentile. Equity is separate and not included; where a posting's range reflects on-target earnings (OTE) for commission roles, that is included in the midpoint. Roles require at least 15 postings to be published. Last refreshed August 22, 2026.
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