Performance Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Performance Analyst make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Performance Analyst in the United States is $70,211 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,755
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,033 to $75,730
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,766
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Performance Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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Hourly
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75th Percentile $75,730 $6,311 $1,456 $36
Average $70,211 $5,851 $1,350 $34
25th Percentile $60,033 $5,003 $1,154 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Performance Analyst Salaries

A Performance 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 Performance Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Performance 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): $59,655
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $69,805
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,536
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $115,488
  • Expert (over 8 years): $135,100
Levels Salary
Talent Pe... Level Performance Analyst$59,655
Performan... Level Performance Analyst$69,805
Talent Pe... Level Performance Analyst$92,536
Talent Pe... Level Performance Analyst$115,488
Organizat... Level Performance Analyst$135,100
$59,655 0 yr
$69,805 < 2 yrs
$92,536 2-4 yrs
$115,488 5-8 yrs
$135,100 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Performance 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: $88,557
  • San Francisco: $87,588
  • Oakland: $85,742

What Skills Can Increase a Performance Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Workforce Development (Mentioned in 9.54% Job Postings): workforce development improves worker performance and prepares them for increased responsibility in the future; the knowledge and experience gained from this process may be used by those workers to educate students or train their coworkers.
  • Home Care (Mentioned in 2.45% Job Postings): Homecare is health care or supportive care provided by a professional caregiver in the individual home where the patient or client is living, as opposed to care provided in group accommodations like clinics or nursing home.
  • Instructional Design (Mentioned in 1.81% Job Postings): Instructional design (ID), also known as instructional systems design (ISD), is the practice of systematically designing, developing and delivering instructional products and experiences, both digital and physical, in a consistent and reliable fashion towards an efficient, effective, appealing, engaging and inspiring acquisition of knowledge. The process consists broadly of determining the state and needs of the learner, defining the end goal of instruction, and creating some "intervention" to assist in the transition. The outcome of this instruction may be directly observable and scientifically measured or completely hidden and assumed. There are many instructional design models but many are based on the ADDIE model with the five phases: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Workforce Development 9.54%
Home Care 2.45%
Instructional Design 1.81%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
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 Performance Analyst's salary.
  • Family Support: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Service Delivery: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Family Support
$82,147
17%
Service Delivery
$76,530
9%
Project Management
$73,722
5%
Data Collection
$73,722
5%
Collaboration
$73,020
4%
Consulting
$73,020
4%
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Performance Analyst Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Performance 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 Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Performance Analyst positions in Retail & Wholesale or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Performance Analyst as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Performance Analyst

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$84,253$41.020%
Pharmaceuticals$84,253$41.020%
Software & Networking$84,253$41.020%

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

Understanding how a Performance 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Performance Analyst

Salaries for a Performance Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $67,092 in 2023 to around $67,098 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Performance Analyst salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Performance Analyst Over Time

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$67,092
2024
$67,214
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2024 $67,214
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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Performance Analyst

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Performance Analyst?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Performance Analyst roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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