What are the main factors that influence a Competitive Analyst's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Competitive Analyst?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Competitive Analyst roles, with salaries approximately 18% above the market median.

How does experience change A Competitive Analyst's salary?

A Competitive Analyst's salary grows with experience: a Compensation Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $66,032, a Competitive Analyst (2-4 years)earns $78,828, a Compensation Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $103,399, a Compensation Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $125,548, a Compensation Supervisor (7+ years)earns $120,398,

What are the highest paying states for a Competitive Analyst?

Competitive Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Competitive Analyst roles are District of Columbia $87,729, California $87,396, Massachusetts $86,232. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Competitive Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Competitive Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Competitive Pricing Analyst V: $157,729; Market and Competitive Intelligence Analyst IV: $134,300; Competitive Pricing Analyst IV: $117,038; Competitive Intelligence Analyst: $115,856; Market and Competitive Intelligence Analyst III: $101,700.

Competitive Analyst Salary in Delaware

How much does a Competitive Analyst make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Competitive Analyst in Delaware is $80,241 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,199
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,922 to $87,024
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,259

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Competitive Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,024	$7,252	$1,674	$42
Average	$80,241	$6,687	$1,543	$39
25th Percentile	$72,922	$6,077	$1,402	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Competitive Analyst Salaries

A Competitive 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 Competitive Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Competitive 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): $66,032
Early Career (1-2 years): $78,828
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,399
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $125,548
Expert (over 8 years): $120,398

Levels	Salary
Compensat... Level Competitive Analyst	$66,032
Competiti... Level Competitive Analyst	$78,828
Compensat... Level Competitive Analyst	$103,399
Compensat... Level Competitive Analyst	$125,548
Compensat... Level Competitive Analyst	$120,398

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How Do Competitive 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 Competitive Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $87,729.
California: $87,396.
Massachusetts: $86,232.

District of Columbia $87,729 California $87,396 Massachusetts $86,232 Washington $85,915 New Jersey $85,883 Alaska $85,772 Connecticut $84,679 New York $84,235

Hawaii $82,817 Rhode Island $82,151 Maryland $81,699 Minnesota $81,081 Colorado $80,844 Illinois $80,764 Oregon $80,463 Delaware $80,241

New Hampshire $80,102 Virginia $79,790 Pennsylvania $78,879 Nevada $78,419 North Dakota $78,268 Michigan $78,031 Wisconsin $77,944 Vermont $77,769

Texas $77,286 Maine $77,254 Arizona $77,207 Ohio $77,151 Georgia $76,422 Indiana $76,058 Wyoming $75,986 Utah $75,876

Iowa $75,828 Kansas $75,448 Louisiana $75,337 North Carolina $75,297 Missouri $75,281 Florida $74,972 Montana $74,806 Nebraska $74,647

Kentucky $74,560 South Carolina $74,243 Tennessee $74,045 Idaho $73,966 New Mexico $73,388 Oklahoma $73,261 Alabama $72,793 South Dakota $72,009

Arkansas $71,581 West Virginia $71,351 Mississippi $70,662

Top Paying Cities for Competitive 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:

Lincoln: $79,880
Little Creek: $80,465
Magnolia: $80,349

Lincoln, DE $79,880 Little Creek, DE $80,465 Magnolia, DE $80,349 Milford, DE $80,083 Marydel, DE $80,214 Millsboro, DE $79,545 Millville, DE $79,668 Milton, DE $79,806

Nassau, DE $79,863 Ocean View, DE $79,654 Rehoboth Beach, DE $79,807 Seaford, DE $79,852 Selbyville, DE $79,522 Smyrna, DE $80,520 Viola, DE $80,149 Woodside, DE $80,365

Bear, DE $80,180 Newark, DE $80,149 Claymont, DE $80,313 Delaware City, DE $80,230 Hockessin, DE $80,142 Kirkwood, DE $80,214 Middletown, DE $80,245 Montchanin, DE $80,161

New Castle, DE $80,172 Odessa, DE $80,285 Port Penn, DE $80,339 Rockland, DE $80,168 Saint Georges, DE $80,220 Townsend, DE $80,344 Winterthur, DE $80,178 Lewes, DE $79,836

Wilmington, DE $80,146 Dover, DE $80,465 Dover Afb, DE $80,041 Bethany Beach, DE $79,570 Bethel, DE $79,653 Bridgeville, DE $79,840 Camden Wyoming, DE $80,238 Cheswold, DE $80,439

Clayton, DE $80,441 Dagsboro, DE $79,515 Delmar, DE $79,387 Ellendale, DE $79,628 Felton, DE $80,077 Fenwick Island, DE $79,532 Frankford, DE $79,394 Frederica, DE $80,156

Georgetown, DE $79,485 Greenwood, DE $79,853 Harbeson, DE $79,569 Harrington, DE $79,975 Hartly, DE $80,224 Houston, DE $79,861 Kenton, DE $80,445 Laurel, DE $79,437

Yorklyn, DE $80,166

Competitive Analyst Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Competitive Analyst roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 32% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 18% above the average. In contrast, Competitive Analyst positions in Biotechnology or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Competitive Analyst as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Competitive Analyst

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$94,685	$46.0	18%
Pharmaceuticals	$93,080	$45.0	16%
Insurance	$88,266	$42.0	10%
Chemicals	$85,858	$41.0	7%
Internet	$85,056	$41.0	6%

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

Understanding how a Competitive 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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$72,922

Average $80,241/year

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Average $6,687/month

$7,252

$1,402

Average $1,543/week

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Average $39/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,024	$7,252	$1,674	$42
Average	$80,241	$6,687	$1,543	$39
25th Percentile	$72,922	$6,077	$1,402	$35

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