How much does a freelance data analyst cost per day in the UK?

A mid-level data analyst day rate is typically £300–£600. Senior analysts and data scientists charge £600–£1,000+ per day.

Should I hire a data analyst or a data scientist?

Data analysts focus on reporting, dashboards and descriptive analytics (what happened). Data scientists focus on predictive modelling and ML (what will happen). Start with an analyst unless you have specific ML needs.

How Much Does a Data Analyst Cost?

Estimate data analyst or data science costs for business intelligence projects.

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Seniority level and specialisation (SQL, Python, ML)
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Tools required: Tableau, Power BI, Looker, Python/R
Whether ongoing retainer or one-off project

💡 Money-saving tips

1.Define deliverables clearly: dashboard? Model? Report? Ongoing analysis?
2.Freelance analysts via Upwork/Toptal often cost 30–40% less than agencies
3.Ensure analyst is comfortable with your specific data stack
4.Ask to see previous dashboards or analysis samples before hiring

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