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

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 $67,584, a Competitive Analyst (2-4 years)earns $80,710, a Compensation Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $105,868, a Compensation Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $128,521, a Compensation Supervisor (7+ years)earns $123,279,

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 $87,730, California $87,397, Massachusetts $86,233. 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: $157,735; Market and Competitive Intelligence Analyst IV: $134,300; Competitive Pricing Analyst IV: $117,045; Competitive Intelligence Analyst: $115,823; Market and Competitive Intelligence Analyst III: $101,700.

Competitive Analyst Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Competitive Analyst make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Competitive Analyst in Rhode Island is $82,152 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): $95,370
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,606 to $89,071
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,737

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Competitive Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,071	$7,423	$1,713	$43
Average	$82,152	$6,846	$1,580	$39
25th Percentile	$74,606	$6,217	$1,435	$36

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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): $67,584
Early Career (1-2 years): $80,710
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,868
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,521
Expert (over 8 years): $123,279

Levels	Salary
Compensat... Level Competitive Analyst	$67,584
Competiti... Level Competitive Analyst	$80,710
Compensat... Level Competitive Analyst	$105,868
Compensat... Level Competitive Analyst	$128,521
Compensat... Level Competitive Analyst	$123,279

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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: $87,730.
California: $87,397.
Massachusetts: $86,233.

District of Columbia $87,730 California $87,397 Massachusetts $86,233 Washington $85,916 New Jersey $85,884 Alaska $85,773 Connecticut $84,680 New York $84,236

Hawaii $82,817 Rhode Island $82,152 Maryland $81,700 Minnesota $81,082 Colorado $80,844 Illinois $80,765 Oregon $80,464 Delaware $80,242

New Hampshire $80,103 Virginia $79,791 Pennsylvania $78,879 Nevada $78,420 North Dakota $78,269 Michigan $78,032 Wisconsin $77,944 Vermont $77,770

Texas $77,287 Maine $77,255 Arizona $77,208 Ohio $77,152 Georgia $76,423 Indiana $76,059 Wyoming $75,987 Utah $75,876

Iowa $75,829 Kansas $75,449 Louisiana $75,338 North Carolina $75,298 Missouri $75,282 Florida $74,973 Montana $74,807 Nebraska $74,648

Kentucky $74,561 South Carolina $74,244 Tennessee $74,046 Idaho $73,967 New Mexico $73,388 Oklahoma $73,262 Alabama $72,794 South Dakota $72,010

Arkansas $71,582 West Virginia $71,352 Mississippi $70,663

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:

Adamsville: $83,499
Albion: $82,112
Ashaway: $83,816

Adamsville, RI $83,499 Albion, RI $82,112 Ashaway, RI $83,816 Barrington, RI $82,112 Block Island, RI $83,380 Bradford, RI $83,760 Bristol, RI $82,033 Carolina, RI $83,079

Charlestown, RI $83,166 Chepachet, RI $81,954 Clayville, RI $82,033 Coventry, RI $81,954 West Greenwich, RI $81,898 East Greenwich, RI $82,009 Exeter, RI $83,760 Fiskeville, RI $82,112

Forestdale, RI $82,033 Foster, RI $81,898 Glendale, RI $81,898 Greene, RI $82,817 Greenville, RI $82,112 Harmony, RI $82,088 Harrisville, RI $81,954 Hope, RI $82,112

Hope Valley, RI $83,816 Hopkinton, RI $83,840 Jamestown, RI $83,000 Kenyon, RI $83,737 Little Compton, RI $83,467 Manville, RI $82,112 Mapleville, RI $81,898 Newport, RI $83,016

Middletown, RI $83,364 North Kingstown, RI $81,875 North Scituate, RI $82,088 Oakland, RI $81,978 Pascoag, RI $81,930 Pawtucket, RI $82,112 Central Falls, RI $82,112 Cumberland, RI $82,112

Lincoln, RI $82,112 Portsmouth, RI $82,683 Prudence Island, RI $81,954 Rockville, RI $83,840 Saunderstown, RI $83,047 Shannock, RI $83,713 Slatersville, RI $82,033 Slocum, RI $83,047

Tiverton, RI $83,523 Wakefield, RI $82,960 Kingston, RI $82,976 Narragansett, RI $82,992 Peace Dale, RI $82,960 Warren, RI $82,088 Warwick, RI $82,112 Westerly, RI $83,863

West Kingston, RI $83,023 West Warwick, RI $82,112 Wood River Junction, RI $83,760 Woonsocket, RI $82,033 North Smithfield, RI $82,088 Wyoming, RI $83,737 Providence, RI $82,112 Cranston, RI $82,112

North Providence, RI $82,112 East Providence, RI $82,112 Riverside, RI $82,112 Rumford, RI $82,112 Smithfield, RI $82,112 Johnston, RI $82,112

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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$74,606

Average $82,152/year

$89,071

$6,217

Average $6,846/month

$7,423

$1,435

Average $1,580/week

$1,713

$36

Average $39/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,071	$7,423	$1,713	$43
Average	$82,152	$6,846	$1,580	$39
25th Percentile	$74,606	$6,217	$1,435	$36

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