Data analysts vs Actuaries, economists and statisticians: Salary Compared
A Actuaries, economists and statisticians earns more — a median £53,342 vs £38,572 for a Data analysts. That is £14,770 more per year (38%). Real ONS ASHE figures, April 2025.
Quick answer
In the UK, a Actuaries, economists and statisticians is paid more than a Data analysts: median gross pay of £53,342 versus £38,572 — a £14,770 (38%) gap. Source: ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3.
Pay compared, side by side
Gross annual pay for full-time UK employees, ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3.
| Measure | Data analysts | Actuaries, economists and statisticians |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £27,338 | £36,160 |
| 25th percentile | £30,835 | £41,906 |
| Median | £38,572 | £53,342 |
| 75th percentile | £47,045 | £74,372 |
| 90th percentile | — | — |
SOC 2020 codes: Data analysts = 3544; Actuaries, economists and statisticians = 2433.
Regional pay gap
The pay gap is widest in London, where a Actuaries, economists and statisticians earns a median £68,595 versus £43,058 for a Data analysts — a £25,537 difference. Regional medians are published by ONS where the sample is large enough.
Frequently asked questions
- Does a Data analysts or a Actuaries, economists and statisticians earn more in the UK?
- A Actuaries, economists and statisticians earns more. The median UK gross annual pay is £53,342 for a Actuaries, economists and statisticians versus £38,572 for a Data analysts — a difference of £14,770 (38% more). Source: ONS ASHE, April 2025.
- What is the typical salary range for a Data analysts?
- Most Data analysts earn between £30,835–£47,045 (25th–75th percentile), with a median of £38,572. Top earners (90th percentile) reach higher.
- What is the typical salary range for a Actuaries, economists and statisticians?
- Most Actuaries, economists and statisticians earn between £41,906–£74,372 (25th–75th percentile), with a median of £53,342. Top earners (90th percentile) reach higher.
- Where do these pay figures come from?
- From the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3) — gross annual pay for full-time employees by 4-digit SOC 2020 occupation, published under the Open Government Licence. These are medians, not guarantees: individual pay varies by employer, region and experience.
Related comparisons
Data: Office for National Statistics — Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), ASHE 2025 provisional, April 2025 reference period, ONS, OGL v3. Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures are medians for full-time employees and do not guarantee individual pay. A Gera Systems product.