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Data Analyst
What 209 fast-growing companies ask for — updated October 2026
Across 366 active Data Analyst postings, SQL is the most-requested skill — in 78% of listings, ahead of Python and Communication. 209 companies are hiring right now, led by WPP Media. 45% of Data Analyst roles now call for AI skills, and 20% are remote.
366active postings
45%ask for AI skills
20%remote
209companies hiring
Most-demanded skills
| Skill | % of postings | |
|---|---|---|
| SQL | 78% | |
| Python | 56% | |
| Communication | 52% | |
| Artificial Intelligence | 37% | |
| Tableau | 37% | |
| Business Intelligence | 36% | |
| Statistics | 28% | |
| Data Analytics | 28% | |
| Collaboration | 26% | |
| Problem Solving | 25% | |
| Visualization | 25% | |
| Attention to Detail | 24% |
Top employers hiring now
| Company | Open roles |
|---|---|
| WPP Media | 11 |
| Lyft | 9 |
| Stripe | 9 |
| Affirm | 7 |
| Decathlon Digital FR | 7 |
| YipitData (Alternative) | 7 |