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

In this guide, we give you an up-to-date snapshot report on the booming data job market for autumn 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 April 2026

Data professional salary trends for autumn 2026

Salary ranges for Data Analysts vary by experience level.

  • For entry-level roles, full-time salaries typically range from $75,000 to $95,000 in Australia and $75,000 to $95,000 in New Zealand. 
  • Mid-level professionals can expect salaries between $95,000 and $115,000 AUD, or $90,000 to $105,000 NZD, depending on the role.
  • Senior-level positions offer compensation from $115,000 to $135,000+ AUD, with New Zealand-based roles ranging from $105,000 to $120,000+. 

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

3,800 additional workers will be needed for data centre jobs by 2030

Source: Data Centres Australia, 2026

By 2030, there will be a shortfall of approximately 6,000 Data Analysts in New Zealand

Source: Ken Research, 2026

'Data intelligence' is one of the fastest growing skills in Australia

Source: LinkedIn Skills on the Rise, 2026

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 4,062 Data Analyst jobs listed on seek.com.au and 1,326 listed on seek.co.nz (April, 2026).
  • Recent increased investment in data centres in Australia means the data sector in Australia is booming. 
  • Demand for data analytics skills has grown by 22% YoY since 2023. 

 

  • 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 56 data centres currently in operation in New Zealand and 20 more in the planning stage, there is high demand for data professionals nationwide. 

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