Principal Analyst Salary in Columbus, Ohio

Principal Analyst Salary in Columbus, OH

How much does a Principal Analyst make in Columbus, OH?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Analyst in Columbus, OH is $140,956. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $99,167 to a high of $175,730, with most professionals earning between $119,082 and $159,158.

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10th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $99,167 Columbus,OH March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $119,082 Columbus,OH March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $140,956 Columbus,OH March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $159,158 Columbus,OH March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $175,730 Columbus,OH March 01, 2025
25% $119,082 10% $99,167 90% $175,730 75% $159,158 $140,956 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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119082
159158
140956

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162642
142728
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Analyst in Columbus, OH. The base salary for Principal Analyst ranges from $119,082 to $159,158 with the average base salary of $140,956. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $120,464 to $162,642 with the average total cash compensation of $142,728.

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About Columbus, Ohio    The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus....More

Columbus, Ohio  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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