Assessment Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does an Assessment Analyst make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assessment Analyst in the United States is $76,825 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,771
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,112 to $83,078
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,269
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Assessment Analyst Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $83,078 $6,923 $1,598 $40
Average $76,825 $6,402 $1,477 $37
25th Percentile $67,112 $5,593 $1,291 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Assessment Analyst Salaries

An Assessment 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 Assessment Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assessment 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): $74,532
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $74,801
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $77,980
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $80,673
  • Expert (over 8 years): $80,866
Levels Salary
Entry Level Assessment Analyst$74,532
Intermediate Level Assessment Analyst$74,801
Senior Level Assessment Analyst$77,980
Specialist Level Assessment Analyst$80,673
Expert Level Assessment Analyst$80,866
$74,532 0 yr
$74,801 < 2 yrs
$77,980 2-4 yrs
$80,673 5-8 yrs
$80,866 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

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

  • District of Columbia: $85,061.
  • California: $84,738.
  • Massachusetts: $83,609.

Top Paying Cities for Assessment 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: $96,899
  • San Francisco: $95,947
  • Oakland: $93,819

What Skills Can Increase an Assessment Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 26.8% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Open Source (Mentioned in 2.95% Job Postings): Open source is a term that originally referred to open source software (OSS). Open source software is code that is designed to be publicly accessible—anyone can see, modify, and distribute the code as they see fit
  • Threat Analysis (Mentioned in 1.27% Job Postings): Identifying the probability of attack and threat sources against system vulnerabilities to determine threats on systems.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 26.8%
Open Source 2.95%
Threat Analysis 1.27%
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 an Assessment Analyst's salary.
  • Consulting Services: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Cybersecurity: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting Services
$88,349
15%
Cybersecurity
$85,276
11%
Innovation
$85,276
11%
Network Analysis
$84,507
10%
Information Security
$84,507
10%
Digital Forensics
$84,507
10%
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Assessment Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assessment 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assessment Analyst

Salaries for an Assessment Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $73,660 in 2023 to around $72,748 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assessment Analyst salary trends, .

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