Frequently asked questions about data analysis & Corgage

Yes, data analytics is still a highly valuable field to learn due to strong job demand and excellent salary prospects. The role has evolved, however, and now requires a blend of technical skills, business acumen, and the ability to leverage AI for strategic insights, as competition for entry-level positions has increased.

On average, data analysts in the U.S. earn around $85,000 per year. Salaries typically range from about $52,000 for entry-level roles to over $145,000 for senior positions. This figure can vary significantly based on your experience, location, and specific technical skills.

To become a data analyst, you need core technical skills like SQL for database querying, Excel for data manipulation, and a visualization tool like Tableau or Power BI to create reports. Equally important are soft skills such as critical thinking to solve business problems and strong communication to present your findings clearly to non-technical audiences.

Corgage accepts CSV, Excel, JSON and plain text exports, including messy sheets with stacked headers or scattered blocks. Files up to 25 MB are analysed per upload.

Every new account starts with a 3-day free trial — no card required. After the trial, choose a monthly plan: Starter at $49/month with 100 credits, Team at $199/month with 500 credits, or Business at $499/month with 1,500 credits. You can cancel anytime, and top-up packs are available whenever you need extra credits.

Corgage only charges credits for computationally expensive work: a basic question is 1 credit, chart or metric analysis 3, deep investigation 8, large dataset analysis 18, automated incident investigation 18, forecasting or advanced statistical analysis 20, and a scheduled report 4. Browsing, viewing saved results and reading previous reports are always free. Monthly credits renew automatically with your subscription and unused credits roll over; purchased top-ups (from 50 to 1,500 credits, valid for 12 months) are only used once your monthly credits run out.

Yes. Cancel from the Billing page at any time and you keep access until the end of the paid period, with no further charges.

Your files are processed for your workspace only and are never used to train external models. You can delete stored snapshots and uploads from your history at any time.