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Pull insights from data. SQL + Excel + dashboards. Entry point into analytics careers.

What they actually do

Data analysts query databases, build dashboards, write reports for business users. Less ML-heavy than data scientist; more day-to-day operational analytics. Strong entry-tier career into DS, BI, product analytics.

A typical day

• SQL queries + data extraction
• Tableau/Power BI dashboard building
• Ad-hoc analysis for business teams
• Weekly/monthly reporting
• Stakeholder presentations

How to become a Data Analyst

2 viable paths.

• Any bachelor's → Bootcamp/cert → Job

  Common. Coursera Google DA, Microsoft PL-300 certificates help.

• BTech/BSc Stats → Job

  Direct entry via campus.

Salary bands by experience

Wide bands — real salary depends on city, employer, performance. Pick the midpoint for planning.

• Fresher₹3.5 - ₹8 LPA
• Mid (3-5 yr)₹8 - ₹18 LPA
• Senior (5-8 yr)₹15 - ₹30 LPA

Career growth + employers

Data Analyst → Senior Analyst → Analytics Manager → Director Analytics. Or pivot to DS, BI, Product Analytics.

Honest pros + cons

Demand outlook

Strong. Every company collecting data needs analysts. Entry-level a great launch.

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