Data analysts vs Groundworkers Salary

How do Data analysts and Groundworkers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Data analysts earns £1,075 more per year (3% higher)

Data analysts

£38,561
per year (gross)
Take-home: £31,284
vs

Groundworkers

£37,486
per year (gross)
Take-home: £30,510

Detailed Comparison

MetricData analystsGroundworkersDifference
Median Annual£38,561£37,486+£1,075
Mean Annual£42,104£38,039+£4,065
Take-Home (Net)£31,284£30,510+£774
Monthly (Gross)£3,213£3,124+£89
Weekly (Gross)£742£721+£21
Hourly£18.54£18.02+£0.52

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileData analystsGroundworkers
10th (Entry)£26,737£26,867
25th£31,146£30,598
50th (Median)£38,561£37,486
75th£48,110£45,271
90th (Senior)£0£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Data analysts or a Groundworkers?
A Data analysts earns more. The median salary for a Data analysts is £38,561, whilst a Groundworkers earns £37,486 — a difference of £1,075 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Data analysts and a Groundworkers?
The difference is £1,075 per year. Data analysts is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Data analysts takes home approximately £31,284 per year, whilst a Groundworkers takes home £30,510. The net difference is £774.
Should I become a Data analysts or a Groundworkers?
From a salary perspective, Data analysts offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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