Data analysts vs Routine inspectors and testers Salary (2025)

How do Data analysts and Routine inspectors and testers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Data analysts earns £3,559 more per year (10% higher)

Data analysts

£38,561
per year
vs

Routine inspectors and testers

£35,002
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricData analystsRoutine inspectors and testersDifference
Median Annual£38,561£35,002+£3,559
Mean Annual£42,104£36,244+£5,860
Monthly£3,213£2,917+£296
Weekly£742£673+£69
Hourly£18.54£16.83+£1.71

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileData analystsRoutine inspectors and testers
10th (Entry)£26,737£24,822
25th£31,146£27,723
50th (Median)£38,561£35,002
75th£48,110£43,920
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Data analysts or a Routine inspectors and testers?
A Data analysts earns more. The median salary for a Data analysts is £38,561, whilst a Routine inspectors and testers earns £35,002 — a difference of £3,559 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Data analysts and a Routine inspectors and testers?
The difference is £3,559 per year. Data analysts is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Data analysts or a Routine inspectors and testers?
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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