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

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Category Analyst roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change A Category Analyst's salary?

A Category Analyst's salary grows with experience: a Category Management Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $64,126, a Category Analyst (2-4 years)earns $78,987, a Category Management Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $92,720, a Category Management Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $123,214, a Category Management Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $156,832,

What are the highest paying states for a Category Analyst?

Category Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Category Analyst roles are District of Columbia $93,019, California $92,667, Massachusetts $91,432. 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: $129,390; Category Analyst III: $97,400; Category Research and Metrics Analyst II: $83,000; Category Analyst II: $82,990.

Category Analyst Salary in Montana

How much does a Category Analyst make in Montana?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Category Analyst in Montana is $79,317 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,899
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,289 to $83,809
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,712

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Category Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,809	$6,984	$1,612	$40
Average	$79,317	$6,610	$1,525	$38
25th Percentile	$74,289	$6,191	$1,429	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Category Analyst Salaries

A Category Analyst'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'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $64,126
Early Career (1-2 years): $78,987
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,720
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $123,214
Expert (over 8 years): $156,832

Levels	Salary
Category ... Level Category Analyst	$64,126
Category ... Level Category Analyst	$78,987
Category ... Level Category Analyst	$92,720
Category ... Level Category Analyst	$123,214
Category ... Level Category Analyst	$156,832

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How Do Category Analyst 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 Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $93,019.
California: $92,667.
Massachusetts: $91,432.

District of Columbia $93,019 California $92,667 Massachusetts $91,432 Washington $91,096 New Jersey $91,062 Alaska $90,944 Connecticut $89,785 New York $89,314

Hawaii $87,811 Rhode Island $87,105 Maryland $86,626 Minnesota $85,971 Colorado $85,719 Illinois $85,635 Oregon $85,315 Delaware $85,080

New Hampshire $84,932 Virginia $84,601 Pennsylvania $83,635 Nevada $83,148 North Dakota $82,988 Michigan $82,736 Wisconsin $82,644 Vermont $82,459

Texas $81,946 Maine $81,913 Arizona $81,862 Ohio $81,804 Georgia $81,031 Indiana $80,644 Wyoming $80,569 Utah $80,451

Iowa $80,401 Kansas $79,997 Louisiana $79,880 North Carolina $79,838 Missouri $79,821 Florida $79,493 Montana $79,317 Nebraska $79,149

Kentucky $79,056 South Carolina $78,720 Tennessee $78,510 Idaho $78,426 New Mexico $77,813 Oklahoma $77,679 Alabama $77,183 South Dakota $76,351

Arkansas $75,898 West Virginia $75,654 Mississippi $74,923

Top Paying Cities for Category Analysts

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:

Absarokee: $78,834
Acton: $80,743
Ashland: $78,773

Absarokee, MT $78,834 Acton, MT $80,743 Ashland, MT $78,773 Ballantine, MT $80,619 Bearcreek, MT $78,823 Belfry, MT $78,903 Bighorn, MT $78,644 Big Timber, MT $78,768

Birney, MT $78,718 Boyd, MT $79,544 Bridger, MT $79,235 Broadview, MT $80,296 Busby, MT $78,807 Clyde Park, MT $78,783 Columbus, MT $79,430 Cooke City, MT $78,629

Crow Agency, MT $78,874 Custer, MT $78,895 Decker, MT $78,793 Edgar, MT $80,443 Emigrant, MT $78,776 Fishtail, MT $78,709 Fromberg, MT $80,125 Gardiner, MT $78,778

Garryowen, MT $78,843 Grass Range, MT $78,697 Greycliff, MT $78,773 Hardin, MT $79,529 Fort Smith, MT $79,282 Harlowton, MT $78,741 Huntley, MT $81,016 Hysham, MT $78,684

Ingomar, MT $78,535 Joliet, MT $80,134 Lame Deer, MT $78,853 Laurel, MT $80,993 Lavina, MT $78,961 Livingston, MT $78,870 Lodge Grass, MT $78,888 Mc Leod, MT $78,604

Martinsdale, MT $78,655 Melstone, MT $78,684 Melville, MT $78,625 Molt, MT $80,516 Mosby, MT $78,576 Musselshell, MT $78,657 Nye, MT $78,699 Otter, MT $78,775

Park City, MT $80,437 Pompeys Pillar, MT $80,118 Pray, MT $78,735 Pryor, MT $80,164 Rapelje, MT $79,237 Red Lodge, MT $78,840 Reed Point, MT $78,741 Roberts, MT $79,172

Roscoe, MT $78,683 Roundup, MT $78,833 Ryegate, MT $78,670 Saint Xavier, MT $79,211 Sanders, MT $78,780 Sand Springs, MT $78,584 Shawmut, MT $78,645 Shepherd, MT $80,662

Silver Gate, MT $78,841 Springdale, MT $78,724 Sumatra, MT $78,584 Teigen, MT $78,699 Two Dot, MT $78,636 Wilsall, MT $78,706 Winnett, MT $78,642 Worden, MT $80,019

Wyola, MT $78,922 Billings, MT $81,087 Baker, MT $79,047 Wolf Point, MT $78,777 Antelope, MT $78,872 Bainville, MT $79,144 Brockton, MT $78,737 Brockway, MT $78,628

Circle, MT $78,688 Crane, MT $79,198 Culbertson, MT $78,910 Dagmar, MT $78,947 Fairview, MT $79,177 Flaxville, MT $78,676 Fort Peck, MT $78,638 Frazer, MT $78,729

Froid, MT $78,804 Glasgow, MT $78,771 Saint Marie, MT $79,105 Glentana, MT $78,639 Hinsdale, MT $78,621 Homestead, MT $78,804 Lambert, MT $78,756 Larslan, MT $78,627

Medicine Lake, MT $78,793 Nashua, MT $78,730 Opheim, MT $78,615 Outlook, MT $78,734 Peerless, MT $78,630 Plentywood, MT $78,858 Poplar, MT $78,791 Raymond, MT $78,799

Redstone, MT $78,633 Reserve, MT $78,710 Richey, MT $78,665 Richland, MT $78,621 Saco, MT $78,667 Savage, MT $78,899 Scobey, MT $78,737 Sidney, MT $79,196

Vandalia, MT $78,658 Vida, MT $78,683 Westby, MT $78,932 Whitetail, MT $78,620 Miles City, MT $78,783 Alzada, MT $78,715 Angela, MT $78,573 Alberton, MT $78,690

Arlee, MT $78,720 Bonner, MT $78,693 Charlo, MT $78,742 Clinton, MT $78,746 Condon, MT $78,605 Conner, MT $78,761 Corvallis, MT $78,865 Darby, MT $78,609

De Borgia, MT $78,446 Dixon, MT $78,672 Drummond, MT $78,715 Florence, MT $78,846 Frenchtown, MT $78,814 Grantsdale, MT $78,823 Hall, MT $78,699 Hamilton, MT $78,825

Pinesdale, MT $79,005 Haugan, MT $78,428 Helmville, MT $78,546 Heron, MT $78,457 Hot Springs, MT $78,600 Huson, MT $78,710 Lolo, MT $78,799 Lonepine, MT $78,629

Milltown, MT $78,998 Noxon, MT $78,425 Ovando, MT $78,537 Pablo, MT $79,024 Paradise, MT $78,718 Philipsburg, MT $78,699 Plains, MT $78,655 Polson, MT $78,778

Ravalli, MT $78,728 Ronan, MT $78,788 Saint Ignatius, MT $78,769 Saint Regis, MT $78,601 Saltese, MT $78,396 Seeley Lake, MT $78,737 Stevensville, MT $78,862 Sula, MT $78,582

Superior, MT $78,658 Thompson Falls, MT $78,546 Trout Creek, MT $78,473 Victor, MT $78,814 Kalispell, MT $78,846 Big Arm, MT $78,742 Bigfork, MT $78,739 Columbia Falls, MT $78,839

Coram, MT $78,737 Dayton, MT $78,753 Elmo, MT $78,661 Essex, MT $78,609 Eureka, MT $78,761 Fortine, MT $78,683 Hungry Horse, MT $78,930 Kila, MT $78,675

Lake Mc Donald, MT $78,746 Lakeside, MT $78,804 Libby, MT $78,642 Marion, MT $78,631 Martin City, MT $78,802 Olney, MT $78,620 Polebridge, MT $78,482 Proctor, MT $78,638

Rexford, MT $78,697 Rollins, MT $78,686 Somers, MT $78,794 Stryker, MT $78,605 Trego, MT $78,664 Troy, MT $78,425 West Glacier, MT $78,506 Whitefish, MT $78,799

Bloomfield, MT $78,708 Boyes, MT $78,733 Broadus, MT $78,756 Brusett, MT $78,630 Capitol, MT $78,568 Cohagen, MT $78,601 Colstrip, MT $78,921 Ekalaka, MT $78,738

Fallon, MT $78,821 Forsyth, MT $78,717 Glendive, MT $78,977 Hammond, MT $78,683 Hathaway, MT $78,771 Ismay, MT $78,708 Jordan, MT $78,647 Kinsey, MT $78,741

Lindsay, MT $78,642 Mildred, MT $78,820 Olive, MT $78,658 Plevna, MT $78,888 Powderville, MT $78,581 Rosebud, MT $78,620 Terry, MT $78,672 Volborg, MT $78,621

Wibaux, MT $78,946 Willard, MT $78,914 Great Falls, MT $75,385 Malmstrom A F B, MT $75,385 Augusta, MT $78,618 Babb, MT $78,646 Belt, MT $76,310 Black Eagle, MT $75,385

Brady, MT $77,871 Browning, MT $78,752 Buffalo, MT $78,692 Bynum, MT $78,682 Carter, MT $76,694 Cascade, MT $77,754 Choteau, MT $78,683 Coffee Creek, MT $78,689

Conrad, MT $78,755 Cut Bank, MT $78,702 Denton, MT $78,671 Dupuyer, MT $78,609 Dutton, MT $76,980 East Glacier Park, MT $78,576 Ethridge, MT $78,600 Fairfield, MT $78,063

Floweree, MT $75,543 Forest Grove, MT $78,659 Fort Benton, MT $78,117 Fort Shaw, MT $76,417 Galata, MT $78,621 Geraldine, MT $78,655 Geyser, MT $78,089 Heart Butte, MT $78,751

Highwood, MT $76,419 Hilger, MT $78,690 Hobson, MT $78,701 Judith Gap, MT $78,686 Kevin, MT $78,672 Ledger, MT $78,638 Lewistown, MT $78,829 Loma, MT $78,654

Lothair, MT $78,647 Moccasin, MT $78,706 Monarch, MT $77,835 Moore, MT $78,749 Neihart, MT $78,415 Oilmont, MT $78,632 Pendroy, MT $78,609 Power, MT $76,121

Raynesford, MT $77,744 Roy, MT $78,618 Sand Coulee, MT $75,385 Shelby, MT $78,756 Simms, MT $77,012 Stanford, MT $78,697 Stockett, MT $76,161 Sunburst, MT $78,701

Sun River, MT $76,021 Sweet Grass, MT $78,652 Biddle, MT $78,784 Ulm, MT $75,421 Valier, MT $78,689 Vaughn, MT $75,697 Winifred, MT $78,662 Havre, MT $78,810

Big Sandy, MT $78,678 Box Elder, MT $78,834 Chester, MT $78,688 Chinook, MT $78,703 Dodson, MT $78,673 Gildford, MT $78,660 Harlem, MT $78,768 Hays, MT $78,800

Hingham, MT $78,661 Hogeland, MT $78,647 Inverness, MT $78,641 Joplin, MT $78,661 Kremlin, MT $78,658 Lloyd, MT $78,543 Loring, MT $78,617 Malta, MT $78,715

Rudyard, MT $78,678 Turner, MT $78,666 Whitewater, MT $78,631 Whitlash, MT $78,577 Zortman, MT $78,723 Zurich, MT $78,615 Helena, MT $75,167 Basin, MT $76,809

Boulder, MT $77,650 Canyon Creek, MT $76,005 Clancy, MT $75,294 East Helena, MT $75,116 Fort Harrison, MT $75,116 Jefferson City, MT $75,835 Lincoln, MT $78,680 Marysville, MT $75,913

Radersburg, MT $77,774 Ringling, MT $78,592 Toston, MT $78,073 Townsend, MT $76,916 White Sulphur Springs, MT $78,362 Winston, MT $75,991 Wolf Creek, MT $77,594 Butte, MT $78,677

Alder, MT $78,650 Anaconda, MT $78,851 Avon, MT $76,754 Belgrade, MT $78,945 Bozeman, MT $78,995 Big Sky, MT $78,936 Cameron, MT $78,598 Cardwell, MT $78,768

Deer Lodge, MT $78,199 Dell, MT $78,383 Dillon, MT $78,710 Divide, MT $78,688 Elliston, MT $76,114 Ennis, MT $78,816 Gallatin Gateway, MT $78,771 Garrison, MT $77,812

Glen, MT $78,685 Gold Creek, MT $78,331 Harrison, MT $78,790 Jackson, MT $78,483 Lima, MT $78,439 Mc Allister, MT $78,801 Manhattan, MT $78,922 Melrose, MT $78,694

Norris, MT $78,693 Polaris, MT $78,599 Pony, MT $78,807 Ramsay, MT $78,848 Sheridan, MT $78,834 Silver Star, MT $78,832 Three Forks, MT $78,860 Twin Bridges, MT $78,767

Virginia City, MT $78,794 Warm Springs, MT $78,840 West Yellowstone, MT $78,751 Whitehall, MT $78,849 Willow Creek, MT $78,825 Wisdom, MT $78,503 Wise River, MT $78,641 Missoula, MT $79,118

Category Analyst Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Category Analyst roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Category Analyst positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Category Analyst as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Category Analyst

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$111,044	$53.0	40%
Internet	$103,112	$50.0	30%
Insurance	$95,180	$46.0	20%
Business Services	$87,249	$42.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$83,283	$40.0	5%

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

Understanding how a Category Analyst'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 July 01, 2026

$74,289

Average $79,317/year

$83,809

$6,191

Average $6,610/month

$6,984

$1,429

Average $1,525/week

$1,612

$36

Average $38/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,809	$6,984	$1,612	$40
Average	$79,317	$6,610	$1,525	$38
25th Percentile	$74,289	$6,191	$1,429	$36

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