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Data Analysis Job Market Insights Report: Trends and Statistics [September 2026]

In this guide, we give you an up-to-date snapshot report on the booming data job market for spring 2026. We cover key industry trends, job growth forecasts, and the evolving role of Data Analysts in today’s competitive market.

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Data Analyst Salaries ANZ September 2026

Data Professional Salary Trends for Autumn 2026

Salary ranges for Data Analysts vary by experience level.

  • For entry-level roles, the average salary in Australia is $100k and $88k in New Zealand. 
  • Mid-level professionals can expect a salary of $105k in Australia and $95k in New Zealand.
  • Senior-level positions, on average, offer a salary of 170k in Australia and $165k in New Zealand. 

Source: Seek.com.au and Seek.co.nz

3,800

The number of additional workers that will be needed for data centre jobs in Australia by 2030.

6,000

The size of the shortfall of Data Analysts in New Zealand by 2030. 

22%

How much the need for data analytical skills has increased globally. 

Industry Insights

  • Data Analysts are in high demand across sectors such as finance, healthcare, retail, and entertainment as businesses seek professionals who can interpret data to optimise operations and enhance customer experiences.
  • There are currently 4,472 Data Analyst jobs listed on seek.com.au and 1,069 listed on seek.co.nz (September, 2026).
  • Recent increased investment in data centres in Australia means the data sector in Australia is booming. 
  • Data Analytics employment in Australia is forecast to grow by 23.2% over the next five years. 

 

  • Australia's data analytics market is projected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 25.30% from 2025 to 2034, reaching $19.08 billion AUD by 2034.
  • New Zealand’s data centre market is expected to be valued at $2.64 billion USD by 2031, with a CAGR of 8.93%.
  • For data and analytics roles, knowledge around Excel and other visualisation software like Power BI, Tableau, and/or Qlik, as well as databases like SQL, is highly sought after.
  • With 160+ data centres currently in operation or in the planning stage in Australia, there is high demand for data professionals nationwide. 

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