Business Analyst Salary — What They Really Pay (2026)
How much does a Business Analyst make?
Across 34 real Business Analyst postings that published pay, the median salary is $90.6k a year. Most roles fall between $70.4k and $114.5k (the 25th–75th percentiles); the top 10% of postings pay $133.2k or more. These are annualized from live postings on the job boards and company career sites we sweep daily — hourly and contract rates converted to a yearly figure — so they reflect what employers are advertising right now, not a stale survey.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average Business Analyst salary?
The median is $90.6k/year across 34 current Business Analyst postings that list pay. Half advertise more, half less; the typical range is $70.4k–$114.5k.
What does a top Business Analyst earn?
The 90th-percentile Business Analyst posting advertises $133.2k or more per year.
How is this salary data calculated?
From the compensation employers publish on live Business Analyst job postings, annualized to a yearly figure and aggregated into percentiles. It updates as new postings are scraped.