As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Principal Analyst in Minnesota is $162,835, equivalent to $78 per hour, $3,131 weekly, or $13,570 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Principal Analyst in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Principal Analyst in Minnesota vary widely, spanning from $136,217 to $188,618. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($148,902) and 75th percentile ($176,331), while top earners (90th percentile) make $188,618 per year. This $27,429 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Web Applications, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Minnesota Principal Analyst often earn 2.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 46 companies. However, Minnesota currently ranks 12 nationwide for Principal Analyst job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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 $136,217 MN July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $148,902 MN July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $162,835 MN July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $176,331 MN July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $188,618 MN July 01, 2026
25% $148,902 10% $136,217 90% $188,618 75% $176,331 $162,835 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Lakeville, MN Avg. Salary $156,480 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Minnetonka, MN Avg. Salary $158,325 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ada, MN Avg. Salary $147,079 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adams, MN Avg. Salary $149,999 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adolph, MN Avg. Salary $146,674 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MN Avg. Salary $144,261 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Afton, MN Avg. Salary $156,559 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ah Gwah Ching, MN Avg. Salary $147,230 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Aitkin, MN Avg. Salary $147,082 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Akeley, MN Avg. Salary $147,163 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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