As of April 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Principal Analyst in the United States is $76. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Principal Analyst in the US can go up to $89 and the lowest down to $64, but most earn between $70 and $83. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Analyst in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary | $64 | US | April 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary | $70 | US | April 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary | $76 | US | April 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary | $83 | US | April 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary | $89 | US | April 01, 2026 |
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5 + years experience
Bachelor's Degree
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