Data analysts vs IT operations technicians Salary (2025)

How do Data analysts and IT operations technicians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Data analysts earns £2,437 more per year (7% higher)

Data analysts

£38,561
per year
vs

IT operations technicians

£36,124
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricData analystsIT operations techniciansDifference
Median Annual£38,561£36,124+£2,437
Mean Annual£42,104£38,958+£3,146
Monthly£3,213£3,010+£203
Weekly£742£695+£47
Hourly£18.54£17.37+£1.17

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileData analystsIT operations technicians
10th (Entry)£26,737£23,711
25th£31,146£28,574
50th (Median)£38,561£36,124
75th£48,110£46,216
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Data analysts or a IT operations technicians?
A Data analysts earns more. The median salary for a Data analysts is £38,561, whilst a IT operations technicians earns £36,124 — a difference of £2,437 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Data analysts and a IT operations technicians?
The difference is £2,437 per year. Data analysts is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Data analysts or a IT operations technicians?
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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