Data analyst salary in Italy (2026)
Updated July 2026
A data analyst in Italy earns a median of €3,390 gross per month in 2026, with an average of €3,590. Entry-level pay starts near €2,440, while senior professionals reach €5,590 per month. Net pay is typically 68%–74% of gross, and employers in and around Rome pay roughly 10% above the national median for this role.
Key facts
- Median gross pay for a data analyst in Italy is €3,390 per month (2026 estimate).
- The average gross salary, pulled up by senior roles, is €3,590 per month.
- Junior pay runs €2,440–€2,980; senior pay runs €4,070–€5,590 gross per month.
- Italy has a cost-of-living index of 112 (Ljubljana = 100), so €3,390 there buys about €3,030 of Slovenian purchasing power.
- Italy has no statutory minimum wage; pay floors come from sector collective agreements.
- Broad demand across finance, retail, telco and the public sector.
Data table
| Experience level | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Junior (0–2 years) | €2,440 | €2,980 |
| Mid (3–6 years) | €3,050 | €3,900 |
| Senior (7+ years) | €4,070 | €5,590 |
| Median (all levels) | €3,390 | |
| Average (all levels) | €3,590 | |
What drives data analyst pay in Italy
Turns business data into reporting, dashboards and decision support. Italy has no statutory minimum wage; pay floors come from national collective contracts (CCNL). Northern regions — Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Veneto — pay noticeably more than the south.
Pay differences inside Italy are driven mostly by region — Rome and its surrounding metro area pay a premium over rural areas — followed by employer size, sector and certified specialisations. Comparing offers on gross pay alone is misleading: check the number of monthly payments per year, bonus structure, and how much of the package is fixed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a data analyst earn in Italy?
A data analyst in Italy earns a median of about €3,390 gross per month in 2026, with most salaries between €2,440 and €5,590 gross per month.
What is the starting salary for a data analyst in Italy?
Entry-level pay starts at roughly €2,440 gross per month. After two to four years, a data analyst typically reaches the mid band of €3,050–€3,900 gross.
What does a senior data analyst earn in Italy?
Senior professionals earn between €4,070 and €5,590 gross per month. The top of that range usually requires team leadership, rare specialisations or a large-employer setting.
Is that gross or net pay?
All figures on this page are gross monthly pay before tax and social contributions. In Italy, net pay is typically 68%–74% of gross, so a median of €3,390 gross is roughly €2,310–€2,510 net.
Is the salary enough to live on in Italy?
Italy has a cost-of-living index of 112 with Ljubljana set to 100. Adjusted for that, a median of €3,390 in Italy has the purchasing power of about €3,030 in Slovenia.
Can I work as a data analyst in Italy as a foreigner?
EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can work in Italy without a permit. Non-EU candidates need a work and residence permit, and regulated professions additionally require recognition of their qualifications.