How much does a Principal Analyst make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Analyst in the United States is $143,540. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $100,985 to a high of $178,951, with most professionals earning between $121,265 and $162,075.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Principal Analyst Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $100,985 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $121,265 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $143,540 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $162,075 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $178,951 US March 01, 2025
25% $121,265 10% $100,985 90% $178,951 75% $162,075 $143,540 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Analyst in the United States. The base salary for Principal Analyst ranges from $121,265 to $162,075 with the average base salary of $143,540. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $122,672 to $165,624 with the average total cash compensation of $145,344.

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