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

How does experience change a Category Analyst's salary?

A Category Analyst's salary grows with experience: starting around $80,336 for beginners, reaching about $82,424 at mid-level, and approach $84,479 for experts.

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 $92,979, California $92,627, Massachusetts $91,392. 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 Vermont

How much does a Category Analyst make in Vermont?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Category Analyst in Vermont is $82,424 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,324
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,243 to $87,082
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,526

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Category Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,082	$7,257	$1,675	$42
Average	$82,424	$6,869	$1,585	$40
25th Percentile	$77,243	$6,437	$1,485	$37

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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): $80,336
Early Career (1-2 years): $80,495
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $82,424
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,342
Expert (over 8 years): $84,479

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Category Analyst	$80,336
Intermediate Level Category Analyst	$80,495
Senior Level Category Analyst	$82,424
Specialist Level Category Analyst	$84,342
Expert Level Category Analyst	$84,479

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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: $92,979.
California: $92,627.
Massachusetts: $91,392.

District of Columbia $92,979 California $92,627 Massachusetts $91,392 Washington $91,056 New Jersey $91,023 Alaska $90,905 Connecticut $89,746 New York $89,276

Hawaii $87,773 Rhode Island $87,067 Maryland $86,589 Minnesota $85,934 Colorado $85,682 Illinois $85,598 Oregon $85,279 Delaware $85,044

New Hampshire $84,896 Virginia $84,565 Pennsylvania $83,599 Nevada $83,112 North Dakota $82,953 Michigan $82,701 Wisconsin $82,608 Vermont $82,424

Texas $81,911 Maine $81,878 Arizona $81,827 Ohio $81,769 Georgia $80,996 Indiana $80,610 Wyoming $80,534 Utah $80,416

Iowa $80,366 Kansas $79,963 Louisiana $79,845 North Carolina $79,803 Missouri $79,787 Florida $79,459 Montana $79,283 Nebraska $79,115

Kentucky $79,022 South Carolina $78,687 Tennessee $78,477 Idaho $78,393 New Mexico $77,780 Oklahoma $77,645 Alabama $77,150 South Dakota $76,318

Arkansas $75,865 West Virginia $75,621 Mississippi $74,891

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:

Adamant: $84,069
Barre: $84,069
Cabot: $84,069

Adamant, VT $84,069 Barre, VT $84,069 Cabot, VT $84,069 Calais, VT $84,069 East Barre, VT $84,069 East Calais, VT $84,069 East Montpelier, VT $84,069 Eden, VT $84,069

Eden Mills, VT $84,069 Graniteville, VT $84,069 Hyde Park, VT $84,069 Johnson, VT $84,069 Lake Elmore, VT $84,069 Marshfield, VT $84,069 Moretown, VT $84,069 Morrisville, VT $84,069

Moscow, VT $84,069 Northfield, VT $84,069 Northfield Falls, VT $84,069 North Hyde Park, VT $84,069 North Montpelier, VT $84,069 Plainfield, VT $84,069 Roxbury, VT $84,069 South Barre, VT $84,069

Waterbury, VT $84,069 Stowe, VT $84,069 Waitsfield, VT $84,069 Warren, VT $84,069 Washington, VT $84,069 Waterbury Center, VT $84,069 Websterville, VT $84,069 Williamstown, VT $84,069

Wolcott, VT $84,069 Woodbury, VT $84,069 Worcester, VT $84,069 Rutland, VT $84,422 Belmont, VT $83,473 Benson, VT $84,069 Bomoseen, VT $84,069 Brandon, VT $84,069

Bridport, VT $84,069 Castleton, VT $84,422 Center Rutland, VT $84,422 Chittenden, VT $84,069 Cuttingsville, VT $84,766 Danby, VT $84,766 East Middlebury, VT $84,069 East Poultney, VT $84,473

East Wallingford, VT $84,766 Fair Haven, VT $84,473 Florence, VT $84,069 Forest Dale, VT $84,069 Gaysville, VT $84,069 Granville, VT $84,069 Hancock, VT $84,069 Hydeville, VT $84,473

Killington, VT $84,069 Middlebury, VT $84,069 Middletown Springs, VT $84,766 Mount Holly, VT $83,473 North Clarendon, VT $84,422 Orwell, VT $84,069 Pawlet, VT $84,766 Pittsfield, VT $84,069

Pittsford, VT $84,069 Poultney, VT $84,683 Proctor, VT $84,069 Ripton, VT $84,069 Rochester, VT $84,069 Rupert, VT $84,733 Salisbury, VT $84,069 Shoreham, VT $84,069

Stockbridge, VT $84,069 Wallingford, VT $84,766 Wells, VT $84,683 West Pawlet, VT $84,766 West Rupert, VT $84,750 West Rutland, VT $84,422 Whiting, VT $84,069 Saint Johnsbury, VT $84,069

Albany, VT $84,069 Barnet, VT $84,069 Barton, VT $84,069 Beebe Plain, VT $84,069 Concord, VT $84,069 Coventry, VT $84,069 Craftsbury, VT $84,069 Craftsbury Common, VT $84,069

Danville, VT $84,069 Derby, VT $84,069 Derby Line, VT $84,069 East Burke, VT $84,069 East Charleston, VT $84,069 East Hardwick, VT $84,069 East Haven, VT $84,069 East Saint Johnsbury, VT $84,069

Glover, VT $84,069 Granby, VT $84,069 Greensboro, VT $84,069 Greensboro Bend, VT $84,069 Hardwick, VT $84,069 Irasburg, VT $84,069 Island Pond, VT $84,069 Lowell, VT $84,069

Lower Waterford, VT $84,069 Lyndon, VT $84,069 Lyndon Center, VT $84,069 Lyndonville, VT $84,069 Morgan, VT $84,069 Newport, VT $84,069 Newport Center, VT $84,069 North Concord, VT $84,069

North Troy, VT $84,069 Orleans, VT $84,069 Passumpsic, VT $84,069 Peacham, VT $84,069 Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $84,069 Sheffield, VT $84,069 Sutton, VT $84,069 Troy, VT $84,069

West Burke, VT $84,069 West Charleston, VT $84,069 West Danville, VT $84,069 Westfield, VT $84,069 West Glover, VT $84,069 Averill, VT $84,069 Beecher Falls, VT $84,069 Canaan, VT $84,069

Gilman, VT $83,121 Guildhall, VT $83,876 Lunenburg, VT $84,069 Norton, VT $84,069 North Bennington, VT $84,993 North Pownal, VT $84,934 Pownal, VT $84,934 White River Junction, VT $82,180

Ascutney, VT $82,180 Barnard, VT $83,121 Bethel, VT $84,069 Bradford, VT $83,121 Bridgewater, VT $82,180 Bridgewater Corners, VT $83,121 Brookfield, VT $84,069 Brownsville, VT $82,180

Chelsea, VT $84,069 Corinth, VT $84,069 East Corinth, VT $84,069 East Randolph, VT $84,069 East Ryegate, VT $84,069 East Thetford, VT $82,180 Fairlee, VT $82,180 Groton, VT $84,069

Hartford, VT $82,180 Hartland, VT $82,180 Hartland Four Corners, VT $82,180 Mc Indoe Falls, VT $84,069 Newbury, VT $83,121 North Hartland, VT $82,180 North Pomfret, VT $83,121 North Thetford, VT $82,180

Norwich, VT $82,180 Plymouth, VT $83,473 Post Mills, VT $83,121 Quechee, VT $82,180 Randolph, VT $84,069 Randolph Center, VT $84,069 Reading, VT $82,180 Sharon, VT $83,121

South Pomfret, VT $82,180 South Royalton, VT $84,069 South Ryegate, VT $84,069 South Strafford, VT $83,121 South Woodstock, VT $82,180 Strafford, VT $83,121 Taftsville, VT $82,180 Thetford, VT $82,180

Thetford Center, VT $82,180 Topsham, VT $84,069 Tunbridge, VT $84,069 Vershire, VT $84,069 Wells River, VT $84,069 West Fairlee, VT $83,121 West Hartford, VT $82,180 West Newbury, VT $83,121

West Topsham, VT $84,069 Wilder, VT $82,180 Windsor, VT $82,180 Woodstock, VT $82,180 Bellows Falls, VT $82,180 Cambridgeport, VT $83,792 Cavendish, VT $82,180 Chester, VT $82,180

Chester Depot, VT $82,180 Grafton, VT $84,523 Londonderry, VT $84,766 Ludlow, VT $83,473 North Springfield, VT $82,180 Perkinsville, VT $82,180 Peru, VT $84,766 Proctorsville, VT $82,180

Saxtons River, VT $83,792 South Londonderry, VT $85,254 Springfield, VT $82,180 Westminster, VT $82,180 Westminster Station, VT $85,741 Weston, VT $84,766 Shaftsbury, VT $84,960 Brattleboro, VT $85,732

Bondville, VT $84,766 East Dover, VT $85,321 Jacksonville, VT $85,388 Jamaica, VT $84,766 Marlboro, VT $85,472 Newfane, VT $85,732 Putney, VT $85,741 Readsboro, VT $85,270

South Newfane, VT $85,489 Stamford, VT $85,270 Townshend, VT $85,254 Vernon, VT $86,001 Wardsboro, VT $85,254 West Dover, VT $85,195 West Dummerston, VT $85,732 West Halifax, VT $85,682

West Townshend, VT $85,254 West Wardsboro, VT $85,212 Whitingham, VT $85,329 Williamsville, VT $85,732 Wilmington, VT $85,270 Burlington, VT $84,825 South Burlington, VT $84,825 Winooski, VT $84,825

Colchester, VT $84,825 Alburgh, VT $84,069 Bakersfield, VT $84,069 Belvidere Center, VT $84,069 Bristol, VT $84,069 Cambridge, VT $84,321 Charlotte, VT $84,674 East Berkshire, VT $84,069

East Fairfield, VT $84,069 Enosburg Falls, VT $84,069 Essex, VT $84,825 Essex Junction, VT $84,825 Fairfax, VT $84,523 Fairfield, VT $84,069 Ferrisburgh, VT $84,321 Franklin, VT $84,069

Grand Isle, VT $84,523 Highgate Center, VT $84,069 Highgate Springs, VT $84,069 Hinesburg, VT $84,724 Huntington, VT $84,523 Isle La Motte, VT $84,069 Jeffersonville, VT $84,170 Jericho, VT $84,724

Jonesville, VT $84,624 Milton, VT $84,775 Monkton, VT $84,422 Montgomery, VT $84,069 Montgomery Center, VT $84,069 New Haven, VT $84,069 North Ferrisburgh, VT $84,473 North Hero, VT $84,170

Richford, VT $84,069 Richmond, VT $84,674 Saint Albans, VT $84,170 Saint Albans Bay, VT $84,120 Shelburne, VT $84,825 Sheldon, VT $84,069 Sheldon Springs, VT $84,069 South Hero, VT $84,775

Starksboro, VT $84,221 Swanton, VT $84,069 Underhill, VT $84,674 Underhill Center, VT $84,473 Vergennes, VT $84,170 Waterville, VT $84,069 Westford, VT $84,624 Williston, VT $84,825

Montpelier, VT $84,069 Bennington, VT $85,035 Arlington, VT $84,934 Dorset, VT $84,766 East Arlington, VT $84,943 East Dorset, VT $84,766 Manchester, VT $84,766 Manchester Center, VT $84,766

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 January 01, 2026

$77,243

Average $82,424/year

$87,082

$6,437

Average $6,869/month

$7,257

$1,485

Average $1,585/week

$1,675

$37

Average $40/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,082	$7,257	$1,675	$42
Average	$82,424	$6,869	$1,585	$40
25th Percentile	$77,243	$6,437	$1,485	$37

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