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Business Analyst Salary in 2026

Business analysts bridge business needs and technology solutions, gathering requirements, mapping processes, and recommending system improvements. They translate business goals into technical specifications.

Median Salary

$88,000

$7,333/mo

Entry Level

$53,000

starting pay

Senior Level

$119,000

experienced

Job Growth

+10%

10-yr outlook

Business Analyst Overview

Business analysts bridge business needs and technology solutions, gathering requirements, mapping processes, and recommending system improvements. They translate business goals into technical specifications.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

2-4 years

Industry

Technology

Total Jobs (US)

880K

5-Year Growth

+16%

Category

Technology

Hourly Rate

$42.31/hr

Monthly Pay

$7,333

Business Analyst Salary Calculator

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Mid Career (5-9 yrs)

Estimated Business Analyst Salary

$97,000

$8,083/month · $3,731/biweekly · $46.63/hr

Business Analyst Salary Range

Salary distribution from entry-level to top earners in the Business Analyst field.

25th Percentile$67,000
$67K
Median (50th)$88,000
$88K
75th Percentile$103,500
$104K
90th Percentile$131,500
$132K
Top Earners$144,000
$144K

Entry-level Business Analysts earn around $53,000, while the top 10% earn $131,500 or more.

Top Paying States for Business Analysts

StateEst. Median Salaryvs National
California$104,000+$16,000
New York$101,000+$13,000
Virginia$93,000+$5,000
Illinois$92,000+$4,000
Texas$86,000$-2,000

Top Paying Cities for Business Analysts

CityEst. Median Salaryvs National
San Francisco$110,000+$22,000
New York$104,000+$16,000
Washington DC$101,000+$13,000
Chicago$92,000+$4,000
Dallas$88,000$0

Required Skills & Certifications

Key Skills

Requirements GatheringSQLProcess MappingStakeholder ManagementData Analysis

Certifications

CBAPPMI-PBASix Sigma

Business Analyst Career Progression

Typical salary growth path for a Business Analyst from entry level to expert.

Entry Level

$53,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$86,000

3-7 years

Senior

$119,000

8-14 years

Lead / Expert

$144,000

15+ years

EntryExpert

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