Application Analyst Salaries

How much does an Application Analyst make?

Total pay range
$92K - $145K/yr
$115K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$76K - $114K/yrBase pay
$16K - $30K/yrAdditional pay
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Top paying industries

The top 5 paying industries for an Application Analyst in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $115,811, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $114,079, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $108,485, Information Technology with a median total pay of $101,948, and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $99,928.
The top paying company in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Application Analyst is Southern Company.
Top paying companies in Manufacturing for Application Analyst are Analog Devices and Lumentum Operations.
Top paying companies in Management & Consulting for Application Analyst are Value Consulting and AlphaSoft.
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Application Analyst are Tata Consultancy Services, Capgemini, and OCHIN.
The top paying company in Media & Communication for Application Analyst is Dow Jones.

Energy, Mining & Utilities

$115,811

Energy, Mining & Utilities

The top paying company in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Application Analyst is Southern Company.

Manufacturing

$114,079

Energy, Mining & Utilities

The top paying company in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Application Analyst is Southern Company.

Management & Consulting

$108,485

Energy, Mining & Utilities

The top paying company in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Application Analyst is Southern Company.

Information Technology

$101,948

Energy, Mining & Utilities

The top paying company in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Application Analyst is Southern Company.

Media & Communication

$99,928

Energy, Mining & Utilities

The top paying company in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Application Analyst is Southern Company.

Recent salaries shared by Application Analyst

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50 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Application Analyst
10-14 years
$69K/yr
$69K • $0
Blue Ash, OH
$69K/yr
$69K • $0
Application Analyst
4-6 years
$57K - $66K/yr
Houston, TX
$57K - $66K/yr
Application Analyst
4-6 years
$82K/yr
$82K • $0
Nashville, TN
$82K/yr
$82K • $0
Application Analyst
1-3 years
$107K - $124K/yr
Dallas, TX
$107K - $124K/yr
Application Analyst
4-6 years
$78K/yr
$78K • $0
Auburn Hills, MI
$78K/yr
$78K • $0
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Application Analyst
10-14 years
$88K - $102K/yr
Atlanta, GA
$88K - $102K/yr
Application Analyst
7-9 years
$91K/yr
$90K • $1K
Atlanta, GA
$91K/yr
$90K • $1K
Application Analyst
4-6 years
$80K/yr
$78K • $2K
Binghamton, NY
$80K/yr
$78K • $2K
Application Analyst
1-3 years
$68K/yr
$68K • $0
Oxford, MS
$68K/yr
$68K • $0
Application Analyst
1-3 years
$60K - $70K/yr
Madison, WI
$60K - $70K/yr

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Application Analyst salary in US
A Application Analyst salary range in US can vary based on important factors such as education, skills, certifications, and years of experience. A Application Analyst in US can expect to see an entry level salary range of $57,632 to $128,807 per year, based on 6,301 salary contributions. At the highest seniority level, an experienced Application Analyst in US can make a salary range of $79,201 to $146,886 with at least 5 years of experience, based on 129 salary contributions. The top 3 companies in US where a Application Analyst gets the highest compensation are Alameda Health System, Accenture Ltd and BlackRock, Inc.. Bigger companies typically pay 63.63% less than smaller companies for a Application Analyst.Show more

Frequently asked questions about Application Analyst salaries

The average salary for an Application Analyst is $114,942 per year or $55 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $176,676 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $92,423 (25th percentile) and $144,545 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1397 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Application Analyst employees in United States as of June 2026.
The highest salary for an Application Analyst in United States is $144,545 per year, $12,045 per month or $69 per hour.
The lowest salary for an Application Analyst in United States is $92,423 per year, $7,702 per month or $44 per hour.