How much does a Principal Analyst make in Richmond, VA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Analyst in Richmond, VA is $139,664. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $98,259 to a high of $174,119, with most professionals earning between $117,991 and $157,699.

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Principal Analyst Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $98,259 Richmond,VA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $117,991 Richmond,VA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $139,664 Richmond,VA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $157,699 Richmond,VA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $174,119 Richmond,VA March 01, 2025
25% $117,991 10% $98,259 90% $174,119 75% $157,699 $139,664 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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117991
157699
139664

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119360
161152
141419
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Analyst in Richmond, VA. The base salary for Principal Analyst ranges from $117,991 to $157,699 with the average base salary of $139,664. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $119,360 to $161,152 with the average total cash compensation of $141,419.

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