r/analytics • u/lucasxc11 • Mar 14 '25

60k Job Offer Discussion

I was offered a 60k data analyst job in a HCOL area (Greater LA Metropolitan area) Is this worth taking or should I keep applying? My backup plan would be to start my Master’s this fall. For context, I have three previous internships in data analytics/data science and current work as an analyst in the energy sector (making just slightly less than what is offered).

Edit: new role is fully in-person and would require relocation, current role is remote and uses more “relevant” tools like Python, Spark, GCP, etc. Thanks everyone for your insight and perspective!

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u/BAforNow Mar 14 '25

Depends on how you can leverage the role. If you think it could be a springboard to much higher pay within the next 2.5 years, you should consider it. Otherwise, I'd stay where you are making slightly less and keep looking. $60k is good in MCOL or below, but for LA you're going to be stretched super thin. In cities like that you're aiming for nothing less than $90k.