What Does a Data Analyst Do?
A data analyst examines data to help a business make better decisions — pulling data with SQL, cleaning and exploring it, and presenting findings in dashboards and reports. The focus is on explaining what is happening and why, rather than building predictive models.
It is a strong, accessible entry point into data work and highly remote-friendly, since the output is analysis and clear communication.
Key skills
- SQL
- Spreadsheets (Excel/Sheets)
- Data visualisation (Tableau, Looker)
- Statistics basics
- Dashboarding
- Communicating insights
Remote Data Analyst salary
A remote Data Analyst typically earns $65k – $120k per year (USD base salary). The range runs roughly from junior to senior — where you land depends on experience, region, and whether the employer pays by location or uses global pay.
For how remote pay is actually set, and how to negotiate it, read our remote salary guide and offer-negotiation guide.
Open remote Data Analyst jobs
- Online Data Analyst Canada (French Language) (C) — TELUS Digital