IRB Analyst Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an IRB Analyst in the United States is $71,643 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,381
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,077 to $78,834
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,456
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IRB Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $78,834 $6,570 $1,516 $38
Average $71,643 $5,970 $1,378 $34
25th Percentile $61,077 $5,090 $1,175 $29
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Key Factors That Influence IRB Analyst Salaries

An IRB 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects IRB Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an IRB 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): $69,148
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $69,442
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $72,934
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,051
  • Expert (over 8 years): $76,274
Levels Salary
Entry Level IRB Analyst$69,148
Intermediate Level IRB Analyst$69,442
Senior Level IRB Analyst$72,934
Specialist Level IRB Analyst$76,051
Expert Level IRB Analyst$76,274
$69,148 0 yr
$69,442 < 2 yrs
$72,934 2-4 yrs
$76,051 5-8 yrs
$76,274 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for IRB 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: $90,364
  • San Francisco: $89,475
  • Oakland: $87,491

What Skills Can Increase an IRB Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 11.94% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Early Childhood Education (Mentioned in 1.15% Job Postings): Early childhood education, also known as nursery education, is a branch of education theory that relates to the teaching of children from birth up to the age of eight.
  • Videography (Mentioned in 0.5% Job Postings): Videography is the process of capturing moving images on electronic media and even streaming media.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 11.94%
Early Childhood Education 1.15%
Videography 0.5%
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 IRB Analyst's salary.
  • Storytelling: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Advertising: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Microsoft Office: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Storytelling
$75,942
6%
Advertising
$75,226
5%
Microsoft Office
$75,226
5%
Initiative
$75,226
5%
Photoshop
$75,226
5%
Adobe Creative Suite
$75,226
5%
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How Education impacts an IRB Analyst's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many IRB Analysts enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an IRB Analyst with a No Diploma is between $67,710 and $72,865).

IRB Analyst Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for IRB Analyst
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.6%
High School 17.5%
Associates 16.8%
Bachelors 57.6%
Masters 5.9%
Doctorate 0.7%
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IRB Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an IRB 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 IRB Analyst

Salaries for an IRB Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $66,878 in 2023 to around $66,687 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of IRB Analyst salary trends, .

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2023
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2024
$67,108
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