Data & Analytics Job Market Analysis

An exploratory analysis of the job market for Data Analysts and Data Scientists, with a focus on Germany and broader international trends.

Project overview

The project examines:

• Salary ranges across entry, mid, and senior levels
• Job demand in major German cities
• Hiring patterns associated with large employers
• Changes in demand and advertised salaries over time

Workflow

1. Collected and prepared job-market data
2. Cleaned and structured the data for analysis
3. Queried and processed the datasets
4. Built visualisations to communicate the findings

Tools

• Python
• SQL
• Google BigQuery
• Looker Studio

Key observations

• Demand for data and analytics professionals remains strong
• Major cities account for a significant share of available roles
• Large organisations have a visible influence on hiring patterns
• The analysis indicated salary growth in the range of 3% to 7%

Purpose

This project was created to practise an end-to-end analytics workflow: from collecting and cleaning data to producing clear, decision-focused insights.