Know your market value with insights across roles — from individual contributors to executive pay and overall company compensation trends.
Access a suite of powerful calculators to make data-driven career decisions.
Automate pay cycles, manage job architectures, and ensure pay equity with AI-powered compensation platforms.
Access validated salary benchmarks, labor market trends, and minimum wage data to stay competitive.
Participate in and purchase industry-specific salary surveys to obtain the most accurate, peer-reported pay data.
As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Payments Analyst in Mississippi is $49,921 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.
However, a Payments Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2026 Compensation Trend
AI Onboarding
Smart Recruiting
Payments Analyst Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $54,212 | $4,518 | $1,043 | $26 |
| Average | $49,921 | $4,160 | $960 | $24 |
| 25th Percentile | $45,489 | $3,791 | $875 | $22 |
GoFundMe - SAN FRANCISCO, CA
PayJoy - SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Capital One - PIMMIT, VA
Jose Merciline - JERSEY CITY, NJ
A Payments 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.
Experience is a primary driver of a Payments 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:
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Payments ... Level Payments Analyst | $49,606 |
| Billing A... Level Payments Analyst | $54,843 |
| Billing A... Level Payments Analyst | $68,604 |
| Billing A... Level Payments Analyst | $83,669 |
| Billing S... Level Payments Analyst | $63,525 |
What Am I Worth?
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 Payments Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
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:
For Payments Analyst 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 Financial Services and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Payments Analyst positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Payments Analyst as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | $59,906 | $29.0 | 20% |
| Biotechnology | $57,409 | $28.0 | 15% |
| Software & Networking | $56,910 | $27.0 | 14% |
| Pharmaceuticals | $55,912 | $27.0 | 12% |
| Aerospace & Defense | $54,913 | $26.0 | 10% |
Understanding how a Payments 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.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $54,212 | $4,518 | $1,043 | $26 |
| Average | $49,921 | $4,160 | $960 | $24 |
| 25th Percentile | $45,489 | $3,791 | $875 | $22 |
Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Payments Analyst job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.
ION Group
JERSEY CITY, NJ
ION Group | JERSEY CITY, NJ
The Role: Dash Financial Technologies is a leading provider of advanced trading solutions, specializing in order routing applications. We deliver advanced ... more
2 Days Ago
Contexture
PHOENIX, AZ
Contexture | PHOENIX, AZ
Job Code: DATANLST Reports To: Manager, Data Services Base Location: AZ or CO Work Status: Virtual Office Minimum Starting Monthly Range: $5,757 Hiring Ran... more
3 Days Ago
Exquisite Software
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Exquisite Software | SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Description Exquisite Software is looking to expand our Business Solutions Analyst team. What you will do: As a team member of the Business Solutions Analy... more
3 Days Ago
Regenesis Biomedical Inc
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Regenesis Biomedical Inc | SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Regenesis Biomedical is a Scottsdale-based medical device company at the intersection of neuromodulation and digital health. Our Information Technology tea... more
3 Days Ago
Elite Talent Consulting Corp.
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Elite Talent Consulting Corp. | SCOTTSDALE, AZ
About the Role: We are looking for a Data Analyst who will transform complex business, customer, and platform data into actionable insights that drive oper... more
3 Days Ago
Independence Pet Group
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Independence Pet Group | SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Established in 2021, Independence Pet Holdings is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and se... more
3 Days Ago
Get a Salary Increase
Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.
Search Job Openings
Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.
Adjust Employee Salary
Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.
Price My Industry Jobs
Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.
Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.
Explore Cost of Living CalculatorSalary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.
Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.
Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.
Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:
