What are the main factors that influence a Category Analyst I's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Category Analyst I?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for Category Analyst I roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Category Analyst 's salary?

A Category Analyst 's salary grows with experience: a Category Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $68,914, a Category Research and Metrics Analyst II (2-4 years)earns $84,889, a Category Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $99,638, a Category Research and Metrics Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $132,419, a Category Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $168,539,

What are the highest paying states for a Category Analyst I?

Category Analyst I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Category Analyst I roles are District of Columbia $74,600, California $74,300, Massachusetts $73,300. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Category Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Category Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Category Analyst V: $164,800; Category Analyst IV: $129,490; Category Analyst III: $97,400; Category Analyst: $84,021; Category Analyst II: $82,990.

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Category Analyst I Salary in Minnesota

How much does a Category Analyst I make in Minnesota?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Category Analyst I in Minnesota is $69,000 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, a Category Analyst I's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,406
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,100 to $73,400
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,549

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Category Analyst I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,400	$6,117	$1,412	$35
Average	$69,000	$5,750	$1,327	$33
25th Percentile	$65,100	$5,425	$1,252	$31

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Key Factors That Influence Category Analyst I Salaries

A Category Analyst I'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 Category Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Category Analyst I'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:

Category Analyst I (0-2 years): $68,914
Category Research and Metrics Analyst II (2-4 years): $84,889
Category Analyst III (4-7 years): $99,638
Category Research and Metrics Analyst IV (7+ years): $132,419
Category Analyst V (7-10 years): $168,539

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Category Analyst I	0-2 years	$68,914
Category Research and Metrics Analyst II	2-4 years	$84,889
Category Analyst III	4-7 years	$99,638
Category Research and Metrics Analyst IV	7+ years	$132,419
Category Analyst V	7-10 years	$168,539

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How Do Category Analyst I Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Category Analyst Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $74,600.
California: $74,300.
Massachusetts: $73,300.

District of Columbia $74,600 California $74,300 Massachusetts $73,300 Washington $73,100 New Jersey $73,000 Alaska $73,000 Connecticut $72,000 New York $71,600

Hawaii $70,400 Rhode Island $69,900 Maryland $69,500 Minnesota $69,000 Colorado $68,800 Illinois $68,700 Oregon $68,400 Delaware $68,300

New Hampshire $68,100 Virginia $67,900 Pennsylvania $67,100 Nevada $66,700 North Dakota $66,600 Michigan $66,400 Wisconsin $66,300 Vermont $66,100

Arizona $65,700 Maine $65,700 Texas $65,700 Ohio $65,600 Georgia $65,000 Indiana $64,700 Wyoming $64,600 Utah $64,500

Iowa $64,500 Kansas $64,200 Louisiana $64,100 North Carolina $64,000 Missouri $64,000 Florida $63,800 Montana $63,600 Nebraska $63,500

Kentucky $63,400 South Carolina $63,200 Tennessee $63,000 Idaho $62,900 New Mexico $62,400 Oklahoma $62,300 Alabama $61,900 South Dakota $61,300

Arkansas $60,900 West Virginia $60,700 Mississippi $60,100

Top Paying Cities for Category Analyst Is

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:

Conger: $66,000
Courtland: $66,000
Darfur: $65,600

Conger, MN $66,000 Courtland, MN $66,000 Darfur, MN $65,600 Delavan, MN $65,600 Eagle Lake, MN $66,600 Easton, MN $65,700 Ellendale, MN $66,600 Elmore, MN $65,300

Elysian, MN $66,900 Emmons, MN $65,500 Essig, MN $65,700 Fairmont, MN $65,500 Freeborn, MN $66,100 Frost, MN $65,400 Garden City, MN $65,600 Geneva, MN $66,700

Glenville, MN $65,800 Good Thunder, MN $65,700 Granada, MN $65,400 Hanska, MN $65,400 Hartland, MN $66,200 Hayward, MN $66,200 Henderson, MN $67,300 Hollandale, MN $66,500

Hope, MN $66,800 Huntley, MN $65,600 Janesville, MN $66,400 Kasota, MN $66,700 Kiester, MN $65,500 Kilkenny, MN $67,200 Lafayette, MN $66,100 Lake Crystal, MN $65,700

La Salle, MN $65,500 Le Center, MN $67,400 Le Sueur, MN $67,200 Lewisville, MN $65,500 Madelia, MN $65,500 Madison Lake, MN $66,800 Mapleton, MN $65,800 Minnesota Lake, MN $65,800

Montgomery, MN $67,600 New Prague, MN $68,400 New Richland, MN $66,300 New Ulm, MN $65,700 Nicollet, MN $66,300 Northrop, MN $65,900 Pemberton, MN $66,100 Saint Clair, MN $66,500

Saint James, MN $65,500 Saint Peter, MN $66,800 Sanborn, MN $65,200 Searles, MN $65,600 Sleepy Eye, MN $65,400 Springfield, MN $65,300 Truman, MN $65,500 Twin Lakes, MN $65,700

Vernon Center, MN $65,600 Waldorf, MN $66,000 Waseca, MN $66,600 Waterville, MN $67,000 Wells, MN $65,800 Winnebago, MN $65,600 Windom, MN $65,400 Adrian, MN $63,700

Alpha, MN $65,200 Arco, MN $65,100 Avoca, MN $65,100 Balaton, MN $64,900 Beaver Creek, MN $62,100 Bigelow, MN $64,300 Bingham Lake, MN $65,300 Brewster, MN $65,100

Butterfield, MN $65,400 Ceylon, MN $65,300 Chandler, MN $64,000 Currie, MN $65,200 Dovray, MN $65,400 Dunnell, MN $65,200 Starbuck, MN $65,200 Morris, MN $65,200

Crane Lake, MN $64,500 Cromwell, MN $64,800 Grand Rapids, MN $64,800 Ely, MN $64,600 Embarrass, MN $64,500 Esko, MN $64,800 Eveleth, MN $64,600 Finlayson, MN $64,900

Floodwood, MN $64,600 Forbes, MN $64,400 Gilbert, MN $64,600 Goodland, MN $64,500 Hibbing, MN $64,500 Hill City, MN $64,700 Holyoke, MN $64,800 Hoyt Lakes, MN $64,600

Iron, MN $64,400 Jacobson, MN $64,600 Keewatin, MN $64,800 Kerrick, MN $64,900 Kettle River, MN $64,900 Kinney, MN $64,500 Mcgregor, MN $64,800 Makinen, MN $64,500

Marble, MN $64,700 Meadowlands, MN $64,600 Melrude, MN $64,500 Moose Lake, MN $65,000 Afton, MN $69,100 Almelund, MN $67,400 Bayport, MN $69,000 Bethel, MN $68,400

Braham, MN $66,400 Brook Park, MN $65,400 Cambridge, MN $67,200 Cannon Falls, MN $67,500 Castle Rock, MN $68,600 Cedar, MN $68,700 Center City, MN $67,800 Chisago City, MN $68,400

Circle Pines, MN $69,600 Cottage Grove, MN $69,300 Dalbo, MN $66,400 Wirt, MN $64,600 Thief River Falls, MN $65,000 Alvarado, MN $64,800 Angle Inlet, MN $64,800 Argyle, MN $64,900

Badger, MN $64,900 Brooks, MN $64,900 Crookston, MN $64,800 Donaldson, MN $64,900 East Grand Forks, MN $64,700 Euclid, MN $64,800 Fisher, MN $64,700 Gatzke, MN $64,800

Goodridge, MN $64,800 Greenbush, MN $64,900 Grygla, MN $64,800 Hallock, MN $65,100 Halma, MN $64,900 Humboldt, MN $65,000 Karlstad, MN $64,900 Kennedy, MN $64,900

Lake Bronson, MN $64,900 Lancaster, MN $64,900 Mentor, MN $64,900 Middle River, MN $64,900 Newfolden, MN $64,900 Noyes, MN $65,100 Oak Island, MN $64,800 Oklee, MN $64,900

Oslo, MN $64,800 Plummer, MN $64,900 Red Lake Falls, MN $64,900 Roseau, MN $65,000 Saint Hilaire, MN $64,900 Saint Vincent, MN $65,000 Salol, MN $64,900 Stephen, MN $64,900

Strandquist, MN $64,800 Strathcona, MN $64,800 Viking, MN $64,800 Wannaska, MN $64,900 Warren, MN $64,800 Warroad, MN $65,000 Edgerton, MN $63,700 Georgetown, MN $64,900

Glyndon, MN $64,900 Morton, MN $65,300 Murdock, MN $65,100 New London, MN $65,700 Norcross, MN $65,000 Odessa, MN $64,900 Olivia, MN $65,300 Ortonville, MN $65,000

Pennock, MN $65,400 Porter, MN $65,000 Prinsburg, MN $65,300 Raymond, MN $65,200 Redwood Falls, MN $65,300 Renville, MN $65,200 Sacred Heart, MN $65,200 Seaforth, MN $65,300

Spicer, MN $65,800 Sunburg, MN $65,300 Taunton, MN $65,100 Vesta, MN $65,100 Wabasso, MN $65,200 Wanda, MN $65,400 Watson, MN $65,200 Wheaton, MN $65,000

Wood Lake, MN $65,100 Saint Cloud, MN $66,500 Albany, MN $66,100 Alexandria, MN $65,300 Ashby, MN $65,100 Avon, MN $66,300 Barrett, MN $65,100 Belgrade, MN $65,600

Bock, MN $66,400 Bowlus, MN $66,000 Brandon, MN $65,100 Brooten, MN $65,400 Buckman, MN $66,100 Burtrum, MN $65,800 Carlos, MN $65,100 Cold Spring, MN $66,400

Collegeville, MN $66,400 Cyrus, MN $65,100 Dalton, MN $65,100 Elrosa, MN $66,000 Waltham, MN $66,900 Evansville, MN $65,100 Farwell, MN $65,100 Flensburg, MN $65,800

Foley, MN $66,300 Foreston, MN $66,300 Freeport, MN $66,000 Garfield, MN $65,100 Gilman, MN $66,300 Glenwood, MN $65,300 Greenwald, MN $65,900 Grey Eagle, MN $65,700

Hillman, MN $65,700 Hoffman, MN $65,100 Holdingford, MN $66,100 Holmes City, MN $65,100 Isle, MN $65,000 Kensington, MN $65,100 Lastrup, MN $65,700 Little Falls, MN $65,800

Long Prairie, MN $65,500 Lowry, MN $65,100 Mc Grath, MN $64,800 Melrose, MN $65,800 Milaca, MN $66,200 Miltona, MN $65,100 Nelson, MN $65,200 New Munich, MN $65,900

Oak Park, MN $66,400 Ogilvie, MN $66,000 Onamia, MN $65,500 Osakis, MN $65,400 Parkers Prairie, MN $65,100 Paynesville, MN $66,200 Pease, MN $66,400 Pierz, MN $65,700

Rice, MN $66,300 Richmond, MN $66,300 Rockville, MN $66,400 Roscoe, MN $66,200 Royalton, MN $66,200 Saint Joseph, MN $66,500 Saint Stephen, MN $66,300 Saint Martin, MN $66,200

Sartell, MN $66,400 Sauk Centre, MN $65,600 Sauk Rapids, MN $66,400 Nashua, MN $65,000 Naytahwaush, MN $65,100 New York Mills, MN $65,100 Nielsville, MN $64,900 Ogema, MN $64,900

Osage, MN $65,000 Ottertail, MN $65,100 Pelican Rapids, MN $65,100 Perham, MN $65,100 Perley, MN $65,000 Ponsford, MN $64,900 Richville, MN $65,100 Richwood, MN $65,000

Rochert, MN $65,000 Rothsay, MN $65,000 Sabin, MN $64,900 Shelly, MN $65,000 Tintah, MN $65,000 Twin Valley, MN $64,900 Ulen, MN $64,900 Underwood, MN $65,100

Vergas, MN $65,100 Vining, MN $65,000 Waubun, MN $65,000 Wendell, MN $65,000 White Earth, MN $65,200 Winger, MN $65,000 Wolf Lake, MN $65,000 Wolverton, MN $65,000

Bemidji, MN $65,100 Bagley, MN $65,000 Baudette, MN $64,800 Bena, MN $64,700 Big Falls, MN $64,600 Bigfork, MN $64,600 Birchdale, MN $64,600 Blackduck, MN $64,800

Bowstring, MN $64,700 Cass Lake, MN $64,900 Clearbrook, MN $65,000 Deer River, MN $64,700 Talmoon, MN $64,700 Effie, MN $64,600 Federal Dam, MN $64,900 Gonvick, MN $64,900

Gully, MN $64,900 Hines, MN $64,900 International Falls, MN $64,800 Kelliher, MN $64,800 Lengby, MN $65,000 Leonard, MN $64,900 Littlefork, MN $64,700 Loman, MN $64,700

Longville, MN $64,900 Marcell, MN $64,600 Margie, MN $64,600 Max, MN $64,700 Mizpah, MN $64,700 Northome, MN $64,700 Outing, MN $64,800 Pennington, MN $64,800

Ponemah, MN $64,900 Puposky, MN $64,900 Ranier, MN $65,100 Kabetogama, MN $64,600 Redby, MN $65,000 Redlake, MN $64,900 Remer, MN $64,800 Roosevelt, MN $64,800

Shevlin, MN $64,900 Solway, MN $65,000 South International Falls, MN $64,900 Spring Lake, MN $64,700 Squaw Lake, MN $64,700 Swift, MN $64,800 Tenstrike, MN $64,900 Trail, MN $64,900

Swanville, MN $65,700 Moorhead, MN $64,900 Upsala, MN $65,900 Villard, MN $65,300 Wahkon, MN $65,300 Waite Park, MN $66,500 West Union, MN $65,500 Brainerd, MN $65,200

Baxter, MN $65,300 Ah Gwah Ching, MN $65,000 Aitkin, MN $64,900 Akeley, MN $65,000 Aldrich, MN $65,000 Backus, MN $65,000 Benedict, MN $64,900 Bertha, MN $65,100

Browerville, MN $65,300 Clarissa, MN $65,200 Crosby, MN $65,000 Crosslake, MN $65,000 Cushing, MN $65,300 Deerwood, MN $65,100 Eagle Bend, MN $65,100 Emily, MN $64,900

Fifty Lakes, MN $64,900 Fort Ripley, MN $65,400 Garrison, MN $65,300 Hackensack, MN $65,000 Hewitt, MN $65,100 Ironton, MN $65,100 Jenkins, MN $65,000 Lake George, MN $65,000

Lake Hubert, MN $65,100 Laporte, MN $65,000 Menahga, MN $65,000 Merrifield, MN $65,100 Motley, MN $65,000 Nevis, MN $65,000 Nisswa, MN $65,100 Palisade, MN $64,700

Park Rapids, MN $65,000 Pequot Lakes, MN $65,100 Pillager, MN $65,100 Pine River, MN $65,000 Randall, MN $65,500 Sebeka, MN $65,000 Nimrod, MN $65,000 Staples, MN $65,100

Verndale, MN $65,000 Wadena, MN $65,100 Walker, MN $65,000 Detroit Lakes, MN $65,100 Ada, MN $64,900 Audubon, MN $65,000 Barnesville, MN $65,000 Battle Lake, MN $65,100

Bejou, MN $64,900 Beltrami, MN $64,900 Bluffton, MN $65,100 Borup, MN $64,900 Breckenridge, MN $65,200 Callaway, MN $65,000 Campbell, MN $65,000 Climax, MN $64,800

Clitherall, MN $65,100 Comstock, MN $65,000 Deer Creek, MN $65,100 Dent, MN $65,100 Dilworth, MN $64,900 Elbow Lake, MN $65,100 Elizabeth, MN $65,100 Erhard, MN $65,000

Erskine, MN $65,000 Felton, MN $64,900 Fergus Falls, MN $65,200 Fertile, MN $65,000 Flom, MN $64,900 Fosston, MN $65,000 Foxhome, MN $65,000 Frazee, MN $65,100

Gary, MN $64,900 Halstad, MN $65,000 Wabasha, MN $66,800 Hawley, MN $64,900 Hendrum, MN $65,000 Henning, MN $65,100 Hitterdal, MN $64,900 Kent, MN $65,000

Lake Park, MN $64,900 Mcintosh, MN $65,000 Mahnomen, MN $65,000 Wilton, MN $64,900 Waskish, MN $64,700 Williams, MN $64,800 Mountain Iron, MN $64,500 Cotton, MN $64,600

Wayzata, MN $69,700 Navarre, MN $69,700 Young America, MN $68,100 Winsted, MN $67,400 Winthrop, MN $66,300 Zimmerman, MN $67,200 Minneapolis, MN $70,400 Nashwauk, MN $64,500

Orr, MN $64,500 Nett Lake, MN $64,900 Pengilly, MN $64,500 Virginia, MN $64,600 Saginaw, MN $64,700 Sawyer, MN $64,700 Side Lake, MN $64,500 Soudan, MN $64,700

Sturgeon Lake, MN $65,000 Swan River, MN $64,500 Swatara, MN $64,700 Taconite, MN $64,700 Tamarack, MN $64,700 Tower, MN $64,600 Twig, MN $64,700 Warba, MN $64,600

Willow River, MN $65,000 Winton, MN $65,000 Wrenshall, MN $64,800 Wright, MN $64,700 Duluth, MN $64,800 Rochester, MN $67,600 Adams, MN $66,200 Altura, MN $66,400

Austin, MN $66,600 Blooming Prairie, MN $67,000 Brownsdale, MN $66,900 Brownsville, MN $63,700 Dundas, MN $67,800 Elko New Market, MN $68,700 Faribault, MN $67,200 Farmington, MN $68,900

Forest Lake, MN $69,100 Frontenac, MN $66,900 Goodhue, MN $67,200 Grandy, MN $67,000 Grasston, MN $65,900 Hampton, MN $68,500 Harris, MN $67,100 Hastings, MN $68,700

Henriette, MN $65,900 Hinckley, MN $65,100 Hugo, MN $69,300 Isanti, MN $67,900 Lake City, MN $67,100 Lake Elmo, MN $69,400 Lakeland, MN $69,000 Lakeville, MN $69,100

Lindstrom, MN $68,100 Lonsdale, MN $68,000 Marine On Saint Croix, MN $68,800 Medford, MN $67,000 Mora, MN $65,600 Morristown, MN $67,000 Nerstrand, MN $67,100 Newport, MN $69,700

North Branch, MN $67,800 Northfield, MN $68,100 Owatonna, MN $67,000 Pine City, MN $66,000 Randolph, MN $68,300 Red Wing, MN $67,100 Rock Creek, MN $66,400 Rosemount, MN $69,300

Rush City, MN $66,700 Saint Francis, MN $68,300 Saint Paul Park, MN $69,500 Sandstone, MN $65,100 Scandia, MN $68,600 Shafer, MN $67,900 South Saint Paul, MN $69,800 Inver Grove Heights, MN $69,600

Waverly, MN $67,500 Byron, MN $67,600 Caledonia, MN $64,000 Canton, MN $65,300 Chatfield, MN $66,800 Claremont, MN $67,200 Dakota, MN $63,900 Dexter, MN $67,000

Dodge Center, MN $67,300 Dover, MN $67,000 Eitzen, MN $64,000 Elgin, MN $67,400 Elkton, MN $66,700 Eyota, MN $67,300 Fountain, MN $66,400 Grand Meadow, MN $66,900

Harmony, MN $65,500 Hayfield, MN $67,200 Hokah, MN $63,500 Homer, MN $64,300 Houston, MN $64,100 Kasson, MN $67,400 Kellogg, MN $66,700 Kenyon, MN $67,300

La Crescent, MN $63,500 Lanesboro, MN $65,500 Lansing, MN $66,700 Le Roy, MN $66,000 Lewiston, MN $65,600 Lyle, MN $66,000 Mabel, MN $65,100 Mantorville, MN $67,400

Mazeppa, MN $67,300 Millville, MN $67,200 Minnesota City, MN $65,600 Oronoco, MN $67,600 Ostrander, MN $66,600 Peterson, MN $65,400 Pine Island, MN $67,400 Plainview, MN $67,000

Preston, MN $65,800 Racine, MN $67,200 Reads Landing, MN $66,800 Rollingstone, MN $65,900 Rose Creek, MN $66,300 Rushford, MN $64,900 Saint Charles, MN $66,700 Sargeant, MN $67,000

Spring Grove, MN $64,500 Spring Valley, MN $66,800 Stewartville, MN $67,300 Taopi, MN $66,100 Utica, MN $66,100 Ellsworth, MN $63,100 Fulda, MN $65,000 Garvin, MN $65,200

Hardwick, MN $62,900 Hendricks, MN $64,900 Heron Lake, MN $65,300 Hills, MN $62,000 Holland, MN $64,100 Ihlen, MN $62,900 Iona, MN $64,400 Ivanhoe, MN $65,100

Jackson, MN $65,300 Jasper, MN $62,600 Jeffers, MN $65,300 Kanaranzi, MN $62,900 Kenneth, MN $63,300 Lake Benton, MN $64,600 Lakefield, MN $65,200 Lake Wilson, MN $64,400

Lamberton, MN $65,200 Leota, MN $63,900 Lismore, MN $63,800 Luverne, MN $62,600 Lynd, MN $65,200 Magnolia, MN $63,000 Mountain Lake, MN $65,400 Odin, MN $65,400

Okabena, MN $65,300 Ormsby, MN $65,400 Pipestone, MN $63,800 Reading, MN $64,400 Revere, MN $65,200 Round Lake, MN $65,100 Rushmore, MN $64,000 Russell, MN $65,200

Ruthton, MN $64,500 Sherburn, MN $65,400 Slayton, MN $64,800 Steen, MN $62,400 Storden, MN $65,300 Tracy, MN $65,200 Trimont, MN $65,400 Trosky, MN $63,100

Tyler, MN $64,900 Walnut Grove, MN $65,200 Welcome, MN $65,400 Westbrook, MN $65,300 Wilmont, MN $64,200 Woodstock, MN $64,100 Worthington, MN $64,800 Beaver Bay, MN $64,700

Brimson, MN $64,500 Finland, MN $64,600 Grand Marais, MN $64,800 Grand Portage, MN $64,700 Hovland, MN $64,700 Isabella, MN $64,500 Knife River, MN $64,700 Lutsen, MN $64,700

Schroeder, MN $64,700 Silver Bay, MN $64,700 Tofte, MN $64,700 Two Harbors, MN $64,700 Adolph, MN $64,800 Alborn, MN $64,700 Angora, MN $64,500 Askov, MN $65,100

Aurora, MN $64,600 Babbitt, MN $64,600 Barnum, MN $64,800 Biwabik, MN $64,700 Bovey, MN $64,600 Britt, MN $64,500 Brookston, MN $64,700 Bruno, MN $65,000

Buhl, MN $64,500 Calumet, MN $64,800 Canyon, MN $64,700 Carlton, MN $64,700 Chisholm, MN $64,500 Cloquet, MN $64,700 Cohasset, MN $64,800 Coleraine, MN $64,900

Cook, MN $64,500 Albertville, MN $68,300 Annandale, MN $66,600 Anoka, MN $68,900 Andover, MN $69,300 Hopkins, MN $70,100 Burnsville, MN $69,500 Arlington, MN $67,100

Becker, MN $66,700 Big Lake, MN $67,100 Bird Island, MN $65,200 Osseo, MN $69,600 Brownton, MN $66,500 Buffalo, MN $67,700 Buffalo Lake, MN $65,700 Carver, MN $68,800

Champlin, MN $69,600 Chanhassen, MN $69,600 Chaska, MN $69,200 Clear Lake, MN $66,400 Clearwater, MN $66,400 Cokato, MN $66,700 Cologne, MN $68,600 Crystal Bay, MN $69,600

Darwin, MN $66,400 Dassel, MN $66,700 Dayton, MN $69,300 Delano, MN $68,500 Eden Valley, MN $66,300 Elk River, MN $68,200 Excelsior, MN $69,400 Fairfax, MN $65,300

Franklin, MN $65,200 Gaylord, MN $66,800 Gibbon, MN $65,700 Glencoe, MN $67,100 Green Isle, MN $67,400 Hamburg, MN $67,900 Hamel, MN $69,500 Hanover, MN $68,800

Hector, MN $65,400 Eden Prairie, MN $69,900 Minnetonka, MN $69,900 Maple Plain, MN $69,300 Howard Lake, MN $67,100 Hutchinson, MN $66,500 Jordan, MN $68,900 Kimball, MN $66,400

Lester Prairie, MN $67,500 Litchfield, MN $66,200 Long Lake, MN $69,600 Loretto, MN $69,000 Maple Lake, MN $66,800 Mayer, MN $68,200 Dennison, MN $67,200 Stacy, MN $68,400

Stanchfield, MN $66,700 Stillwater, MN $69,100 Taylors Falls, MN $67,400 Vermillion, MN $68,800 Warsaw, MN $67,100 Webster, MN $68,500 Welch, MN $67,600 Willernie, MN $69,600

Wyoming, MN $68,700 Saint Paul, MN $70,000 Mendota, MN $70,100 Minnetonka Beach, MN $69,600 Monticello, MN $67,000 Montrose, MN $68,000 Mound, MN $69,200 New Auburn, MN $67,100

New Germany, MN $67,900 Norwood Young America, MN $68,100 Plato, MN $67,700 Princeton, MN $66,700 Prior Lake, MN $69,200 Rockford, MN $68,800 Rogers, MN $69,100 Saint Bonifacius, MN $69,000

Saint Michael, MN $68,400 Santiago, MN $66,600 Savage, MN $69,600 Shakopee, MN $69,300 Silver Creek, MN $66,700 Silver Lake, MN $67,000 South Haven, MN $66,400 Norwood, MN $68,100

Spring Park, MN $69,400 Stewart, MN $66,100 Victoria, MN $69,200 Waconia, MN $68,700 Watertown, MN $68,500 Watkins, MN $66,300 Wanamingo, MN $67,300 West Concord, MN $67,300

Winona, MN $64,600 Stockton, MN $65,500 Wykoff, MN $66,600 Zumbro Falls, MN $67,300 Zumbrota, MN $67,300 Mankato, MN $66,400 Albert Lea, MN $66,200 Alden, MN $65,700

Amboy, MN $65,600 Belle Plaine, MN $68,300 Blue Earth, MN $65,500 Bricelyn, MN $65,500 Clarks Grove, MN $66,300 Cleveland, MN $67,000 Comfrey, MN $65,300 Willmar, MN $65,600

Alberta, MN $65,100 Appleton, MN $65,100 Atwater, MN $65,800 Barry, MN $65,100 Beardsley, MN $64,800 Bellingham, MN $64,900 Belview, MN $65,100 Benson, MN $65,200

Blomkest, MN $65,200 Boyd, MN $65,100 Browns Valley, MN $64,900 Canby, MN $65,000 Chokio, MN $65,100 Clara City, MN $65,200 Clarkfield, MN $65,200 Clements, MN $65,200

Clinton, MN $64,900 Clontarf, MN $65,100 Correll, MN $65,000 Cosmos, MN $65,800 Cottonwood, MN $65,200 Danube, MN $65,200 Danvers, MN $65,100 Dawson, MN $65,200

Donnelly, MN $65,100 Dumont, MN $65,000 Echo, MN $65,100 Ghent, MN $65,200 Graceville, MN $64,900 Granite Falls, MN $65,200 Grove City, MN $66,000 Hancock, MN $65,100

Hanley Falls, MN $65,100 Herman, MN $65,000 Holloway, MN $65,100 Kandiyohi, MN $65,700 Kerkhoven, MN $65,200 Lake Lillian, MN $65,500 Lucan, MN $65,200 Madison, MN $65,000

Marietta, MN $64,800 Marshall, MN $65,300 Maynard, MN $65,100 Milan, MN $65,200 Milroy, MN $65,200 Minneota, MN $65,200 Montevideo, MN $65,200 Morgan, MN $65,300

Category Analyst I Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Category Analyst I salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $77,832. While startup companies pay approximate $65,822.

Category Analyst I Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$65,822
Growth Stage	51~500	$69,621
Established	501~5000	$75,153
Enterprise	5000+	$77,832

Category Analyst I Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Category Analyst I roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Insurance sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Category Analyst positions in Transportation or Biotechnology typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Category Analyst I as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Category Analyst I

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$89,700	$43.0	30%
Insurance	$82,800	$40.0	20%

Category Analyst I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Category Analyst I'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

$65,100

Average $69,000/year

$73,400

$5,425

Average $5,750/month

$6,117

$1,252

Average $1,327/week

$1,412

$31

Average $33/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,400	$6,117	$1,412	$35
Average	$69,000	$5,750	$1,327	$33
25th Percentile	$65,100	$5,425	$1,252	$31

Category Analyst I Salary Growth & Career Path

Category Analyst I

Category Research and Metrics Analyst II

Product Development Media Platforms/Publishing

Brand Marketing/Research Analyst II

VP of Category

VP of Product Marketing

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Category Analyst I, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Category Analyst I Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Category Research and Metrics Analyst II	$84,900	23%
Product Development Media Platforms/Publishing	$109,800	59%
Brand Marketing/Research Analyst II	$78,700	14%

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