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Data Analyst
What 212 fast-growing companies ask for — updated September 2026
Across 369 active Data Analyst postings, SQL is the most-requested skill — in 78% of listings, ahead of Python and Communication. 212 companies are hiring right now, led by WPP Media. 38% of Data Analyst roles now call for AI skills, and 14% are remote.
369active postings
38%ask for AI skills
14%remote
212companies hiring
Most-demanded skills
| Skill | % of postings | |
|---|---|---|
| SQL | 78% | |
| Python | 56% | |
| Communication | 51% | |
| Business Intelligence | 39% | |
| Tableau | 37% | |
| Artificial Intelligence | 34% | |
| Data Analytics | 33% | |
| Collaboration | 32% | |
| Statistics | 29% | |
| Visualization | 26% | |
| Attention to Detail | 25% | |
| Data Science | 22% |
Top employers hiring now
| Company | Open roles |
|---|---|
| WPP Media | 13 |
| Lyft | 12 |
| Ebury | 10 |
| Stripe | 6 |
| Figure | 6 |
| FREENOW | 6 |