Lead Process Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Lead Process Analyst make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Process Analyst in the United States is $131,426 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $148,494
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $119,465 to $140,360
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $108,575
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75th Percentile $140,360 $11,697 $2,699 $67
Average $131,426 $10,952 $2,527 $63
25th Percentile $119,465 $9,955 $2,297 $57
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Key Factors That Influence Lead Process Analyst Salaries

A Lead Process 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 Lead Process Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Process 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): $149,270
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $100,338
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $130,770
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $159,861
  • Expert (over 8 years): $197,530
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Business ... Level Lead Process Analyst$149,270
Business ... Level Lead Process Analyst$100,338
Lead Proc... Level Lead Process Analyst$130,770
Business ... Level Lead Process Analyst$159,861
Business ... Level Lead Process Analyst$197,530
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$130,770 2-4 yrs
$159,861 5-8 yrs
$197,530 > 8 yrs
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How Do Lead Process 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 Lead Process Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $145,515.
  • California: $144,963.
  • Massachusetts: $143,031.

Top Paying Cities for Lead Process 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:

  • San Jose: $165,768
  • San Francisco: $164,138
  • Oakland: $160,497

What Skills Can Increase a Lead Process Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 6.42% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Business Transformation (Mentioned in 2.6% Job Postings): In management, business transformation involves making fundamental changes in how business is conducted in order to help cope with shifts in market environment. "Business Transformation is the process of fundamentally changing the systems, processes, people and technology across a whole business or business unit, to achieve measurable improvements in efficiency, effectiveness and stakeholder satisfaction. As such, a business transformation project is likely to include any number of change management projects, each focused on an individual process, system, technology, team or department."
  • Stakeholder Management (Mentioned in 1.38% Job Postings): Stakeholder management is a critical component to the successful delivery of any project, programme or activity. A stakeholder is any individual, group or organization that can affect, be affected by, or perceive itself to be affected by a programme. In a nutshell, the stakeholder management comprises four steps: Identify, recognize and acknowledge stakeholder; Determine their influence and interest; Establish communication management plan Influencing and engaging stakeholder
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Project Management 6.42%
Business Transformation 2.6%
Stakeholder Management 1.38%
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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 Lead Process Analyst's salary.
  • Open Source: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Program Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Team Development: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Open Source
 $139,312
6%
Program Management
 $139,312
6%
Team Development
 $136,683
4%
Business Operations
 $136,683
4%
Cross-functional Collaboration
 $136,683
4%
Stakeholder Management
 $135,369
3%
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Lead Process Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Process 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.

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$119,465
Average $131,426/year
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Average $10,952/month
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$2,297
Average $2,527/week
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Average $63/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $140,360 $11,697 $2,699 $67
Average $131,426 $10,952 $2,527 $63
25th Percentile $119,465 $9,955 $2,297 $57

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Salary Trends for Lead Process Analyst

Salaries for a Lead Process Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $132,916 in 2023 to around $131,413 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Lead Process Analyst salary trends, .

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