Working in the United Kingdom as a Data Analyst

Data Analyst is on a published shortage list in the United Kingdom, which is the shortest route in. Below: the exact list and code, the salary floor that applies, and how it compares with what the job actually pays.

Is this occupation on a shortage list?

Yes. It is named on the following:

  • Temporary Shortage List

    Data analysts (SOC 3544)

    The Temporary Shortage List carries no salary discount and does not allow dependants.

Does the pay clear the visa salary floor?

  • Skilled Worker visa

    No. The median of £38,107 reaches 91% of the £41,700 floor.

    The occupation-specific going rate may be higher than this general floor.

Route to permanent residence

  • Skilled Worker visaEmployer-sponsored
  • Temporary Shortage ListEmployer-sponsored

What else to know

  • The UK shortage lists are overwhelmingly trades and care work. Most professional occupations are not on them and go through the general route at the full going rate.
  • Overseas recruitment of care workers closed on 1 July 2025. In-country switching runs to 22 July 2028.
  • A skill-level change on 22 July 2025 removed roughly 180 occupations from the Skilled Worker route.
See full pay percentiles for this role

Rules checked against the official source on 2026-08-01.

This is a summary of published rules, not immigration advice.