{"id":42378,"date":"2025-11-21T15:59:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T14:59:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stackfuel.com\/?p=42378"},"modified":"2026-08-16T15:48:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T13:48:42","slug":"data-analyst-oder-data-scientist-vergleich-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stackfuel.com\/en\/blog\/data-analyst-und-data-scientist-comparison-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Data Scientist vs. Data Analyst - comparison by salary, career options, and requirements."},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"42378\" class=\"elementor elementor-42378\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44288911 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"44288911\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91df83b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"91df83b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In this series of articles \"Data Scientist vs. Data Analyst\", we compare both job descriptions and clarify whether you are better suited as a Data Analyst or Data Scientist. We will take a look at the differences and similarities, career paths, tasks, essential skills and the salary as a Data Analyst and Data Scientist.<\/p>\n\n<p>By the way: If you are interested in further training to become a data scientist or data analyst, you can do this thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/stackfuel.com\/en\/blog\/getting-an-education-voucher-in-germany\/\">education voucher<\/a> even free of charge under certain conditions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6596f25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6596f25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Data Analyst salary vs Data Scientist salary<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"410\">Even if salary is not the deciding factor for further training or a career change, you would still like to know what earning opportunities Data Analyst and Data Scientist currently offer.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84c5390 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"84c5390\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n.responsive-table {\n  width: 100%;\n  border-collapse: collapse;\n  margin: 1em 0;\n  font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n  table-layout: fixed;\n  word-wrap: break-word;\n}\n.responsive-table th, .responsive-table td {\n  border: 1px solid #ddd;\n  padding: 12px;\n  text-align: left;\n  vertical-align: top;\n  word-wrap: break-word;\n  overflow-wrap: break-word;\n  hyphens: auto;\n}\n.responsive-table th {\n  background-color: #140046;\n  color: #fff;\n  font-weight: bold;\n}\n.responsive-table tfoot td {\n  font-size: 12px;\n  color: #555;\n  border: none;\n  padding-top: 8px;\n}\n@media screen and (max-width: 600px) {\n  .responsive-table thead { display: none; }\n  .responsive-table tr { display: block; margin-bottom: 1em; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; }\n  .responsive-table tbody td {\n    display: block;\n    text-align: left;\n    padding-left: 12px;\n    position: relative;\n    border: none;\n  }\n  .responsive-table tbody td::before {\n    content: attr(data-label);\n    font-weight: bold;\n    display: block;\n    margin-bottom: 0.5em;\n    background-color: #140046;\n    color: #fff;\n    padding: 4px 8px;\n    border-radius: 4px;\n  }\n  .responsive-table tfoot td {\n    display: block;\n    text-align: left;\n    padding-left: 12px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<table class=\"responsive-table\">\n  <thead>\n    <tr>\n      <th>Profession<\/th>\n      <th>Salary (2025, typical)<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td data-label=\"Beruf\">Data Analyst<\/td>\n      <td data-label=\"Gehalt\">\n        53.000 \u20ac - 70.000 \u20ac\n        (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kununu.com\/de\/stepstone-deutschland-stepstone-solutions\/gehalt\/data-analyst-4689\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kununu<\/a>, 2025)\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td data-label=\"Beruf\">Data Scientist<\/td>\n      <td data-label=\"Gehalt\">\n        62.000 \u20ac - 87.000 \u20ac\n        (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kununu.com\/de\/stepstone-deutschland-stepstone-solutions\/gehalt\/data-scientist-973\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kununu<\/a>, 2025)\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n  <tfoot>\n    <tr>\n      <td colspan=\"2\">\n        Sources: Kununu Germany, as of 2025.\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tfoot>\n<\/table>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10da41b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10da41b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"1042\">Top salaries can be even higher in individual cases. These values provide a practical orientation for the current salary landscape in Germany and reflect average and median values.<\/p>\n<p>If you've read this far, you probably already know that the higher salary of Data Scientists is due to the fact that they need to have more specialized skills for their job. 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Would you like advice and information about our training programs, booking individual courses or financing options?<\/p>\n<p>Then leave your contact details and our training experts will get back to you by phone:<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"headline success-message\" data-result-condition=\"b2b_weniger\"><h4>As a training partner for data skills and AI fundamentals, we look forward to learning more about your re-skilling and upskilling needs to help you transform your business. Please leave your contact details. Our business education team will contact you shortly for a consultation.<\/h4>\n<\/div><div class=\"headline success-message\" data-result-condition=\"b2b_mehr\"><p>We have good news for you:<\/p>\n<h4>The Qualification Opportunities Act could entitle you to a grant of up to 100 %. A wage subsidy of up to 75% is also possible if employees of your company complete further training for data skills with StackFuel.<\/h4>\n<p>Leave your contact details and our advisory team will contact you shortly for a no-obligation consultation.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"headline success-message\" data-result-condition=\"student\"><h3>Congratulations! You will benefit from our study discount for your further education!<\/h3>\n<h4>As a student, you are entitled to a student discount from StackFuel if you complete our training programs. Would you like advice and information about our training programs, booking individual courses or financing options?<\/h4>\n<p>Then leave your contact details and our training experts will get back to you by phone:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n            <\/div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"trp-form-language\" value=\"en\"\/><\/form>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bbb5e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6bbb5e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Requirements for Data Scientists and Data Analysts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Let's first look at the academic requirements for the job of data analyst or data scientist. Even though both roles are demanding, they can still be learned.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Bachelor's degree with a scientific focus (e.g. mathematics, computer science, statistics) can provide a very solid foundation for both career paths.<\/li>\n<li>For data scientists in particular, a higher degree (master's, possibly doctorate) can be an advantage, but is not mandatory.<\/li>\n<li>For data analysts, a bachelor's degree in a non-technical subject (e.g. business administration) is often sufficient, especially if professional or industry-specific knowledge is already available.<\/li>\n<li>Strong industry knowledge can be a real advantage and career changers with experience in a specialist area have good opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa0ad1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aa0ad1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/stackfuel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Grafik-Blogartikel-19.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" class=\"wp-image-42384\" src=\"https:\/\/stackfuel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kopie-von-Grafik-Blogartikel-7.png\" alt=\"Data Analyst vs. Data Scientist: Comparison of Skills, Hard Skills and Soft Skills (Infographic)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stackfuel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kopie-von-Grafik-Blogartikel-7.png 1200w, https:\/\/stackfuel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kopie-von-Grafik-Blogartikel-7-400x209.png 400w, https:\/\/stackfuel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kopie-von-Grafik-Blogartikel-7-500x261.png 500w, https:\/\/stackfuel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kopie-von-Grafik-Blogartikel-7-600x314.png 600w, https:\/\/stackfuel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kopie-von-Grafik-Blogartikel-7-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/stackfuel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kopie-von-Grafik-Blogartikel-7-768x401.png 768w, https:\/\/stackfuel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kopie-von-Grafik-Blogartikel-7-1024x535.png 1024w, https:\/\/stackfuel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kopie-von-Grafik-Blogartikel-7-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02d3b77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"02d3b77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n<p>By now you know that Data Scientists and Data Analysts both work with data, but each in a different way. This also requires a different set of skills and tools. These skills are required for both professions:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Mathematics and statistics<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Clearly, whether you're a data analyst or data scientist, you need math and statistics to do your job. If you are thinking back to difficult math exams from high school, don't worry, a data job is not a math exam.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, as a data analyst or data scientist, you will focus on programs that do the math for you. However, you need to know which diagram best describes your data and you should be able to check whether your analyses are coherent and correct.<\/p>\n<p>As a data scientist you must <a href=\"https:\/\/stackfuel.com\/en\/blog\/machine-learning-algorithms-methods-examples\/\">Algorithms for machine learning<\/a> which requires a very advanced understanding of mathematics and statistics.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Programming<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Both data analysts and data scientists need to know how to program. The most important skill is certainly Python, a particularly versatile programming language that is important for automating processes, for example. If you want to know why learning Python is not only worthwhile, but also fun, we can help you with <a href=\"https:\/\/stackfuel.com\/en\/blog\/python-programming-learning-the-hot-skill-with-fun-article\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this article<\/a> recommend<\/p>\n<p>Other important programming skills you'll need as a Data Scientist or Data Analyst are SQL, OOP (Object-Oriented Programming), or R.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d83c6e elementor-align-center elementor-widget__width-auto button-lime-primary elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"9d83c6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/stackfuel.com\/en\/training\/python-programmer-weiterbildung\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">To the Python Programmer training<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de5954a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"de5954a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Software expertise<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>These differ not only for Data Analyst or Data Scientist, but also depending on the company and the area of responsibility. Nevertheless, we have listed the most important software types here:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excel<\/li>\n<li>MySQL<\/li>\n<li>TensorFlow<\/li>\n<li>Spark<\/li>\n<li>Business Intelligence Software<\/li>\n<li>SAS<\/li>\n<li>Hadoop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<h3><strong>Soft Skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Data Analysts and Data Scientists are characterized not only by technical skills, but also by certain soft skills. Most important is a logical, analytical way of thinking. If you enjoy finding answers to questions and questioning the questions yourself, then you're in the right place.<\/p>\n<p>Communication skills are also indispensable. As a Data Scientist or Data Analyst, you are in constant contact with decision-makers from specialist departments and the management level. It is not only important to network well, but you must be able to adapt to every level of knowledge in order to present the results of your analyses in such a way that everyone understands them.<\/p>\n<p>You should not immediately shy away from new, complex projects and issues, but approach them with curiosity. For this, it is important that you are always willing to continue your education, learn new things and enjoy acquiring knowledge.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49d9a03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49d9a03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Job entry as Data Analyst or Data Scientist without previous knowledge<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A lateral entry into data analytics or data science is possible - often in just a few months. You can learn a lot yourself, e.g. via specialist books, online tutorials or bootcamps. However, practical knowledge and a recognized certificate that proves your skills for companies are crucial for a successful start.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You should ask yourself the following questions before choosing a training program:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do you have basic knowledge of programming, mathematics or statistics?<\/li>\n<li>Can you learn independently and in an organized way?<\/li>\n<li>Do you find it easy to understand and apply technical concepts independently?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<p>If you are not yet sure about this, we recommend structured training with practical exercises and mentoring. Even renowned providers differ greatly in terms of quality and depth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important criteria for good training: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Real business cases and practice-oriented tasks<\/li>\n<li>Combination of theory, learning-by-doing, webinars and community exchange<\/li>\n<li>Continuous mentoring by experienced data scientists<\/li>\n<li>Recognized certificate of completion as a ticket to a job<\/li>\n<li>Several language options and funding opportunities (e.g. education voucher, AZAV certification)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<p>With solid training and the right practical projects, you can start directly as a (junior) data analyst or data scientist. Providers such as StackFuel offer certified programs with realistic data sets and extensive mentoring.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3dc30b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e3dc30b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Certified further training: Become a data analyst or data scientist in just a few months<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you are still looking for a bootcamp with a data science online course including a certificate, then we have just the right thing for you: In StackFuel's Data Analyst and Data Scientist training course, you will learn the basics and advanced skills you need for your day-to-day work as a data analyst or data scientist and gain experience in:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Data Analyst Further Training<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Implement complex data analysis in the subject domain<\/li>\n<li>merge data sources (databases, APIs, web crawling)<\/li>\n<li>The understanding of the work steps within a complex analysis<\/li>\n<li>Best practices in the implementation of data analysis<\/li>\n<li>Increase competitiveness with data-driven decisions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-733de85 elementor-align-center elementor-widget__width-auto button-lime-primary elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"733de85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/stackfuel.com\/en\/training\/data-analyst-weiterbildung\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">To the Data Analyst training<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ce164c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ce164c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Data Scientist Further Training<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Enable data-based (automated) decision making<\/li>\n<li>Implement relevant data science projects with the help of knowledge from the subject domain<\/li>\n<li>Make data-based predictions in the field<\/li>\n<li>Apply performance metrics and models of supervised and unsupervised learning with sklearn<\/li>\n<li>Know the basics of data storytelling<\/li>\n<li>Best practices of interpreting supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms such as decision trees and random forests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c07ff9 elementor-align-center elementor-widget__width-auto button-lime-primary elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5c07ff9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/stackfuel.com\/en\/training\/data-scientist-weiterbildung\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">To the Data Scientist training<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a81d89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a81d89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Certificate<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Particularly for career changers our recognized <strong>Certificate of completion<\/strong>which you receive upon successful completion of our bootcamps, is so valuable because it certifies and thus validates your new Data Science skills.<\/p>\n<p>We focus on real-life practical projects and a practical approach. <a href=\"https:\/\/stackfuel.com\/en\/why-stackfuel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">good mentoring<\/a> by professionally experienced Data Scientists. In the <strong>Live webinars<\/strong> you can ask your questions and benefit from the <strong>StackFuel Community<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Find out about start dates, duration, prices and requirements here:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stackfuel.com\/en\/training\/data-analyst-weiterbildung\/\">Data Analyst Further Training<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stackfuel.com\/en\/training\/data-scientist-weiterbildung\/\">Data Scientist Further Training<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/stackfuel.com\/en\/consultation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stackfuel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/23.png\" alt=\"Banner for StackFuel&#039;s free continuing education counseling with and without an education voucher and for financing options for online courses.\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fc995c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6fc995c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The salary for data analysts and data scientists in Germany in 2025 is attractive and varies greatly depending on experience, specialization and role.<\/li>\n<li>Career changers have good opportunities, especially with structured learning (boot camps, certificates).<\/li>\n<li>In comparison, the role of data scientist often requires deeper technical and statistical skills, but also offers higher earning potential.<\/li>\n<li>Investing in further training can be worthwhile, as you will acquire practical skills, build up a portfolio and receive a certificate of completion that will impress employers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In dieser Artikelreihe \u201eData Scientist vs. Data Analyst\u201c betrachten wir beide Berufe im Vergleich und kl\u00e4ren, ob Du besser als Data Analyst oder Data Scientist geeignet bist. 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