How much does a Cost Analyst make?
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$75,166
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Cost Analyst is $75,166 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $70,305 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $4,861 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Top Paying Companies
For a Cost Analyst in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Cost Analyst in United States. Employers include The Clorox Company, Phillips 66 and TechnipFMC.
Top Paying Companies
For Cost Analyst in United States
| 1 | The Clorox Company | $108,741 | |
| 2 | Phillips 66 | $105,973 | |
| 3 | TechnipFMC | $101,385 | |
| 4 | Ford Motor Company | $100,081 | |
| 5 | SMA | $96,740 | |
| 6 | Faithful + Gould | $93,120 | |
| 7 | Eastman | $90,700 | |
| 8 | Boeing | $90,587 | |
| 9 | MCR | $89,383 | |
| 10 | Granite Telecommunications | $89,126 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Cost Analyst in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Cost Analyst in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $103,679, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $95,391, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $89,263, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $89,126, and Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $88,664.
- Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$88,664
3% Higher than other industries
Energy, Mining & Utilities
Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Cost Analyst are Phillips 66 and TechnipFMC.
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What is the pay outlook for Finance & Accounting?
Jobs in finance and accounting are expected to see continued demand, with employment growth linked to the health of the broader economy. These jobs will continue to offer above average pay but usually require higher education or certification to enter the field. While automation will replace many common tasks, it is not expected to reduce the need for these employees; it will instead allow them to focus on core soft skills like advising clients and analyzing trends.
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Cost Analyst pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Cost Analyst is $70,305 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Cost Analyst salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1147 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Cost Analyst employees.
The highest salary for a Cost Analyst in United States is $101,001 per year.
The lowest salary for a Cost Analyst in United States is $48,938 per year.
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