Data analyst
Turns raw business and operational data into dashboards and decisions; SQL, Python, BI tools.
Indicative salary
Monthly pay before allowances.
Entry
MVR 11,000 – MVR 18,000 / mo
≈ $713–$1,167
Mid
MVR 20,000 – MVR 35,000 / mo
≈ $1,297–$2,270
Senior
MVR 38,000 – MVR 65,000 / mo
≈ $2,464–$4,215
USD equivalents at 1 USD ≈ 15.42 MVR.
Career pathway
- 1
Junior analyst
- 2
Analyst
- 3
Senior analyst
- 4
Analytics manager / Data scientist
Education to get there
Partner-university programs that lead into this role:
Bachelor of Business Analytics (Honours)
HELP University · Malaysia · Bachelor · 3 years
Transforms students into business analytics specialists who use statistical analysis and data modelling to generate insights, identify patterns and recommend optimal solutions.
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)
HELP University · Malaysia · Bachelor · 3 years
HELP University's programme immerses students in cutting-edge technology and innovation with focus areas in cybersecurity, blockchain and artificial intelligence, preparing grad…
Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)
HELP University · Malaysia · Bachelor · 3 years
A three-year IT programme designed to equip students with skills for effective information technology careers.
Bachelor in Information Technology (Data Analytics) (Honours)
HELP University · Malaysia · Bachelor · 3 years
Designed to produce graduates who understand enterprise business challenges and can conceive data-driven solutions.
Doctor of Philosophy (Computing) — Open & Distance Learning
HELP University · Malaysia · Doctorate · 3–5 years (full-time); 4–8 years (part-time)
A doctoral programme designed to cultivate world-class researchers and thought leaders in computing.
Master in Artificial Intelligence
HELP University · Malaysia · Masters · 1 year (full-time) to 5 years (part-time)
A career-focused programme that combines theoretical foundations with real-world applications.
Master in Artificial Intelligence (Open & Distance Learning)
HELP University · Malaysia · Masters · 1 year (full-time) to 5 years (part-time)
A career-focused online programme delivering rigorous AI education for working professionals and career switchers.
Master in Applied Business Analytics
HELP University · Malaysia · Masters · Minimum 1.5 years
Aligns data analytics with business strategy to develop analytics-enabled leaders.
Master of Data Science
HELP University · Malaysia · Masters · 1 year minimum
Produces graduates capable of applying analytics techniques for knowledge discovery to support decision-making.
Qualifications
- ▸Bachelor in Data Science / Statistics / Business Analytics
Typical employers
- ▸Banks
- ▸Telcos
- ▸Resort head offices
- ▸Government statistics
- ▸MMA
A note on salary data
Salary ranges are indicative monthly estimates compiled from publicly available sources — Maldives Pay Commission gazette (civil service), and current listings on job.mv, mihaaru.com/jobs and hotelcareers.mv. Actual pay varies by employer, qualifications and experience. Tourism roles typically include service charge on top of the base salary shown.
Last reviewed: 2026-05. Sources: Maldives Pay Commission (gazette) · job.mv · mihaaru jobs · hotelcareers.mv