How much does a Principal Business Analyst make?
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$131,601
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Principal Business Analyst is $131,601 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $104,947 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 $26,653 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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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Principal Business Analyst | $131,601 /yr |
| Senior Principal Business Analyst | $163,544 /yr |
| Director of Business | $218,902 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Principal Business Analyst in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Principal Business Analyst in United States. Employers include Pacific Gas and Electric, Oracle and Liberty Mutual Insurance.
Top Paying Companies
For Principal Business Analyst in United States
| 1 | Pacific Gas and Electric | $176,139 | |
| 2 | Oracle | $173,841 | |
| 3 | Liberty Mutual Insurance | $172,169 | |
| 4 | NortonLifeLock | $170,561 | |
| 5 | Boehringer Ingelheim | $162,604 | |
| 6 | AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah | $161,302 | |
| 7 | Fidelity Investments | $156,540 | |
| 8 | Medtronic | $156,216 | |
| 9 | Manhattan Associates | $154,759 | |
| 10 | CA Technologies | $151,833 |
For Principal Business Analyst
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What is the total pay trajectory for Principal Business Analyst?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Principal Business Analyst | $131,601 /yr |
| Senior Principal Business Analyst | $163,544 /yr |
| Director of Business | $218,902 /yr |
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$170,561
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$173,841
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$136,540
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$156,216
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$156,540
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$141,320
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$162,604
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$161,302
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$176,139
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$159,651
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$138,821
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$159,246
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Top Paying Industries
For a Principal Business Analyst in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Principal Business Analyst in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $175,818, Insurance with a median total pay of $171,845, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $162,357, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $161,059, and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $156,050.
Energy, Mining & Utilities
The top paying company in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Principal Business Analyst is Pacific Gas and Electric.
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What is the pay outlook for Business?
Jobs in business are in increasing demand, requiring workers with at least a bachelor’s degree and moderate to advanced technical skills, with the use of data often a required job function. To remain competitive, job seekers with little relevant field experience should consider higher degrees or industry-specific certificates to meet evolving requirements.
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Principal Business Analyst pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Principal Business Analyst is $104,947 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Principal Business Analyst salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 392 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Principal Business Analyst employees.
The highest salary for a Principal Business Analyst in United States is $155,777 per year.
The lowest salary for a Principal Business Analyst in United States is $70,704 per year.
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