Senior Business Intelligence Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Senior Business Intelligence Engineer make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Business Intelligence Engineer in the United States is $117,461 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

However, a Senior Business Intelligence Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $140,505
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $107,067 to $129,523
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $97,604
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Senior Business Intelligence Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $129,523 $10,794 $2,491 $62
Average $117,461 $9,788 $2,259 $56
25th Percentile $107,067 $8,922 $2,059 $51
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Key Factors That Influence Senior Business Intelligence Engineer Salaries

A Senior Business Intelligence Engineer'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 Senior Business Intelligence Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Business Intelligence Engineer'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): $69,548
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $88,623
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,575
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,935
  • Expert (over 8 years): $173,004
Levels Salary
Business ... Level Senior Business Intelligence Engineer$69,548
Business ... Level Senior Business Intelligence Engineer$88,623
Senior Bu... Level Senior Business Intelligence Engineer$116,575
Business ... Level Senior Business Intelligence Engineer$128,935
Business ... Level Senior Business Intelligence Engineer$173,004
$69,548 0 yr
$88,623 < 2 yrs
$116,575 2-4 yrs
$128,935 5-8 yrs
$173,004 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Senior Business Intelligence Engineers

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: $148,154
  • San Francisco: $146,531
  • Oakland: $143,443

What Skills Can Increase a Senior Business Intelligence Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 6.6% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.48% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
  • Data Visualization (Mentioned in 1.53% Job Postings): Data visualization is viewed by many disciplines as a modern equivalent of visual communication. It involves the creation and study of the visual representation of data. To communicate information clearly and efficiently, data visualization uses statistical graphics, plots, information graphics and other tools. Numerical data may be encoded using dots, lines, or bars, to visually communicate a quantitative message. Effective visualization helps users analyze and reason about data and evidence. It makes complex data more accessible, understandable and usable. Users may have particular analytical tasks, such as making comparisons or understanding causality, and the design principle of the graphic (i.e., showing comparisons or showing causality) follows the task. Tables are generally used where users will look up a specific measurement, while charts of various types are used to show patterns or relationships in the data for one or more variables.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 6.6%
Computer Science 2.48%
Data Visualization 1.53%
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 Senior Business Intelligence Engineer's salary.
  • AWS: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Azure: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Data Warehousing: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
AWS
$120,985
3%
Azure
$119,810
2%
Data Warehousing
$119,810
2%
Oracle
$118,636
1%
Consulting
$118,636
1%
Innovation
$118,636
1%
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Senior Business Intelligence Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Senior Business Intelligence Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 200% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 100% above the average. In contrast, Senior Business Intelligence Engineer positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Senior Business Intelligence Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Senior Business Intelligence Engineer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$234,922$113.0100%
Software & Networking$234,922$113.0100%

Senior Business Intelligence Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Business Intelligence Engineer'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 Senior Business Intelligence Engineer

Salaries for a Senior Business Intelligence Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $102,521 in 2023 to around $101,518 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Senior Business Intelligence Engineer salary trends, .

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FAQ about Senior Business Intelligence Engineer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Senior Business Intelligence Engineer?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Senior Business Intelligence Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 100% above the market median.

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