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Big Data Analyst II Salary in the United States

How much does a Big Data Analyst II make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Big Data Analyst II in the United States is $90,330 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a Big Data Analyst II's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,856
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,660 to $97,410
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,677
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Big Data Analyst II Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $97,410 $8,118 $1,873 $47
Average $90,330 $7,528 $1,737 $43
25th Percentile $82,660 $6,888 $1,590 $40
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Key Factors That Influence Big Data Analyst II Salaries

A Big Data Analyst II's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Big Data Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Big Data Analyst II's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Big Data Analyst I (0-2 years): $73,822
  • Big Data Analyst II (2-4 years): $90,325
  • Big Data Analyst III (4-7 years): $115,543
  • Big Data Analyst IV (7+ years): $131,667
  • Big Data Analyst V (7-10 years): $176,554
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Big Data Analyst I0-2 years$73,822
Big Data Analyst II2-4 years$90,325
Big Data Analyst III4-7 years$115,543
Big Data Analyst IV7+ years$131,667
Big Data Analyst V7-10 years$176,554
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Top Paying Cities for Big Data Analyst IIs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $113,930
  • San Francisco: $112,680
  • Oakland: $110,310

What Skills Can Increase a Big Data Analyst II's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 11.13% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 3.52% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
  • Big Data (Mentioned in 1.52% Job Postings): Big data is a field that treats ways to analyze, systematically extract information from, or otherwise deal with data sets that are too large or complex to be dealt with by traditional data-processing application software. Data with many cases (rows) offer greater statistical power, while data with higher complexity (more attributes or columns) may lead to a higher false discovery rate. Big data challenges include capturing data, data storage, data analysis, search, sharing, transfer, visualization, querying, updating, information privacy and data source. Big data was originally associated with three key concepts: volume, variety, and velocity. Other concepts later attributed to big data are veracity (i.e., how much noise is in the data) and value. Current usage of the term big data tends to refer to the use of predictive analytics, user behavior analytics, or certain other advanced data analytics methods that extract value from data, and seldom to a particular size of data set. "There is little doubt that the quantities of data now available are indeed large, but that's not the most relevant characteristic of this new data ecosystem." Analysis of data sets can find new correlations to "spot business trends, prevent diseases, combat crime and so on." Scientists, business executives, practitioners of medicine, advertising and governments alike regularly meet difficulties with large data-sets in areas including Internet searches, fintech, urban informatics, and business informatics. Scientists encounter limitations in e-Science work, including meteorology, genomics, connectomics, complex physics simulations, biology and environmental research.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 11.13%
Computer Science 3.52%
Big Data 1.52%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Big Data Analyst II's salary.
  • Molecular Biology: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Inference: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Molecular Biology
$98,460
9%
Inference
$93,943
4%
Project Management
$93,943
4%
Written Communication
$93,943
4%
Attention to Detail
$93,943
4%
Collaboration
$93,040
3%
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Big Data Analyst II Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Big Data Analyst II salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $101,119. While startup companies pay approximate $85,544.

Big Data Analyst II Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$85,544
Growth Stage51~500$90,473
Established501~5000$97,649
Enterprise5000+$101,119

Big Data Analyst II Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Big Data Analyst II roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Big Data Analyst positions in Hospitality & Leisure or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Big Data Analyst II as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Big Data Analyst II

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$108,396$52.020%
Biotechnology$103,879$50.015%
Financial Services$103,879$50.015%
Software & Networking$103,879$50.015%
Energy & Utilities$99,363$48.010%

Big Data Analyst II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Big Data Analyst II's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Big Data Analyst II Salary Growth & Career Path

For a Big Data Analyst II, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Big Data Analyst III role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $115,550 - a projected growth of 28% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Big Data Analyst II

Salaries for a Big Data Analyst II can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $80,112 in 2023 to around $79,566 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Big Data Analyst II salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Big Data Analyst II Over Time

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$80,112
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$79,998
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FAQ about Big Data Analyst II

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Big Data Analyst II?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Big Data Analyst II roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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