Software Data Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Software Data Analyst make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software Data Analyst in the United States is $115,768 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $133,208
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $105,274 to $124,897
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $95,720
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Software Data Analyst Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $124,897 $10,408 $2,402 $60
Average $115,768 $9,647 $2,226 $56
25th Percentile $105,274 $8,773 $2,025 $51
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Key Factors That Influence Software Data Analyst Salaries

A Software Data 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 Software Data Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software Data 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): $74,447
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $91,099
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,497
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,764
  • Expert (over 8 years): $177,978
Levels Salary
Data Scie... Level Software Data Analyst$74,447
Data Scie... Level Software Data Analyst$91,099
Software ... Level Software Data Analyst$116,497
Data Scie... Level Software Data Analyst$132,764
Data Scie... Level Software Data Analyst$177,978
$74,447 0 yr
$91,099 < 2 yrs
$116,497 2-4 yrs
$132,764 5-8 yrs
$177,978 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Software Data 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: $146,018
  • San Francisco: $144,583
  • Oakland: $141,376

What Skills Can Increase a Software Data Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 11.21% 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 3.56% 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.
  • Economics (Mentioned in 1.5% Job Postings): Economics is a social science that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and analyzes the choices that individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make to allocate resources.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 11.21%
Computer Science 3.56%
Economics 1.5%
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 a Software Data Analyst's salary.
  • Inference: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Big Data: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Inference
$120,399
4%
Commitment
$118,083
2%
Big Data
$118,083
2%
Collaboration
$118,083
2%
Insight
$118,083
2%
AWS
$118,083
2%
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Software Data Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software Data 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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Software Data Analyst

Salaries for a Software Data Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $100,013 in 2023 to around $99,219 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Software Data Analyst salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Software Data Analyst Over Time

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