Climate Data Analyst
Analyse climate, emissions and weather data to support decisions across business, finance and policy.
This UK climate data analyst career guide covers what the role involves day to day, typical salary at each stage, the usual entry route, the skills employers expect, and related careers worth comparing.
Quick facts
- Starting salary
- £35,000 - £42,000
- Mid-career salary
- £48,000 - £62,000
- Senior salary
- £70,000 - £90,000
- Work environment
- Office or remote
- Time to entry
- 1 - 3 years
- Degree required
- Preferred - STEM degree
- Category
- Green Energy and Sustainability
What a Climate Data Analyst does
Analyse climate, emissions and weather data to support decisions across business, finance and policy.
How to become a Climate Data Analyst
- Look up Climate Data Analyst roles on LinkedIn or Indeed and read 5 real job ads
- Talk to someone already working as a Climate Data Analyst - even a 15-minute call helps
- Find one beginner course or qualification used by people in this role
- Build one small piece of evidence you've explored this (project, shadowing, short course)
- Apply to one entry-level role or related opportunity within the next month
Key skills
- Python / R
- GIS
- Statistics
- Data visualisation