What are the main factors that influence a Lead IT Analyst's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Lead IT Analyst's salary?

A Lead IT Analyst's salary grows with experience: a Network Security System Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $76,379, a Lead IT Analyst (2-4 years)earns $93,521, a Network Security System Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $117,315, a Network Security System Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $135,530, a Network Security Manager (7+ years)earns $153,956,

What are the highest paying states for a Lead IT Analyst?

Lead IT Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead IT Analyst roles are District of Columbia $103,705, California $103,312, Massachusetts $101,935. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead IT Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Lead IT Analyst level roles vary by specialization: IT Site Lead: $178,795; IT Operations Lead: $146,519; IT Project Lead: $143,123; IT Vendor Management Analyst IV: $132,342; IT Change Management Analyst IV: $131,111.

How do different companies affect a Lead IT Analyst's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Lead IT Analyst roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Lead IT Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Lead IT Analyst make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead IT Analyst in the United States is $93,665 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

However, a Lead IT Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,396
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,730 to $95,618
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $82,327

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Lead IT Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,618	$7,968	$1,839	$46
Average	$93,665	$7,805	$1,801	$45
25th Percentile	$87,730	$7,311	$1,687	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Lead IT Analyst Salaries

A Lead IT Analyst's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Lead IT Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead IT Analyst's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $76,379
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,521
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,315
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,530
Expert (over 8 years): $153,956

Levels	Salary
Network S... Level Lead IT Analyst	$76,379
Lead IT A... Level Lead IT Analyst	$93,521
Network S... Level Lead IT Analyst	$117,315
Network S... Level Lead IT Analyst	$135,530
Network S... Level Lead IT Analyst	$153,956

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How Do Lead IT Analyst Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Lead IT Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $103,705.
California: $103,312.
Massachusetts: $101,935.

District of Columbia $103,705 California $103,312 Massachusetts $101,935 Washington $101,560 New Jersey $101,523 Alaska $101,392 Connecticut $100,099 New York $99,575

Hawaii $97,898 Rhode Island $97,111 Maryland $96,577 Minnesota $95,847 Colorado $95,566 Illinois $95,472 Oregon $95,116 Delaware $94,854

New Hampshire $94,689 Virginia $94,320 Pennsylvania $93,243 Nevada $92,700 North Dakota $92,522 Michigan $92,241 Wisconsin $92,138 Vermont $91,932

Texas $91,360 Maine $91,323 Arizona $91,267 Ohio $91,201 Georgia $90,339 Indiana $89,909 Wyoming $89,824 Utah $89,693

Iowa $89,637 Kansas $89,187 Louisiana $89,056 North Carolina $89,009 Missouri $88,991 Florida $88,625 Montana $88,429 Nebraska $88,241

Kentucky $88,138 South Carolina $87,764 Tennessee $87,529 Idaho $87,436 New Mexico $86,752 Oklahoma $86,602 Alabama $86,050 South Dakota $85,122

Arkansas $84,617 West Virginia $84,345 Mississippi $83,530

Top Paying Cities for Lead IT Analysts

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $118,139
San Francisco: $116,978
Oakland: $114,383

San Jose, CA $118,139

San Francisco, CA $116,978

Oakland, CA $114,383

New York, NY $108,548

Queens Village, NY $107,845

Paramus, NJ $107,096

Passaic, NJ $107,002

Bergenfield, NJ $106,909

Stamford, CT $106,768

Huntington, NY $106,674

Newark, NJ $106,066

Bridgeport, CT $105,878

New Brunswick, NJ $105,569

Vallejo, CA $105,373

Middlesex, NJ $105,316

Somerset, NJ $105,232

Petaluma, CA $105,017

Santa Cruz, CA $104,651

Boston, MA $104,464

Monterey, CA $103,996

Fairbanks, AK $103,930

Los Angeles, CA $103,752

Washington, DC $103,705

Seattle, WA $103,537

Santa Rosa, CA $103,518

Juneau, AK $103,246

Orange, CA $102,937

Anchorage, AK $102,769

Anaheim, CA $102,703

Santa Ana, CA $102,563

Nassau, NY $102,506

Long Beach, CA $102,469

Danbury, CT $102,441

Santa Maria, CA $102,122

Everett, WA $102,104

Bremerton, WA $101,645

Trenton, NJ $101,467

Sacramento, CA $101,429

San Diego, CA $101,382

Brockton, MA $101,345

Tacoma, WA $101,308

Santa Barbara, CA $101,176

Lowell, MA $100,802

New Suffolk, NY $100,764

Nashua, NH $100,652

Lompoc, CA $100,502

Ventura, CA $100,408

Stockton, CA $100,380

New Haven, CT $100,193

Atlantic City, NJ $99,949

Hartford, CT $99,743

Modesto, CA $99,696

Poughkeepsie, NY $99,490

New Britain, CT $99,444

Olympia, WA $99,312

Kennewick, WA $99,312

New London, CT $99,294

Norwich, CT $99,266

Lawrence, MA $99,219

Bakersfield, CA $98,957

Riverside, CA $98,825

New Bedford, MA $98,825

Richland, WA $98,732

Portsmouth, NH $98,657

Vineland, NJ $98,638

San Bernardino, CA $98,563

Boulder, CO $98,301

Worcester, MA $98,226

Portland, OR $98,142

Saint Paul, MN $98,029

Minneapolis, MN $98,029

Philadelphia, PA $97,898

Honolulu, HI $97,402

Springfield, MA $97,074

Providence, RI $97,065

Chicago, IL $96,793

Bellingham, WA $96,680

Baltimore, MD $96,577

Chico, CA $96,343

Wilmington, DE $96,184

Pittsfield, MA $96,090

Manchester, NH $95,912

Spokane, WA $95,500

Denver, CO $95,491

Albany, NY $95,051

Troy, NY $95,013

Schenectady, NY $94,817

Burlington, VT $94,611

Portland, ME $94,283

Salem, OR $94,208

Yakima, WA $94,189

Ann Arbor, MI $94,161

Rochester, MN $93,899

Fresno, CA $93,852

Reno, NV $93,852

Milwaukee, WI $93,768

Detroit, MI $93,674

Allentown, PA $93,646

Carson City, NV $93,636

Houston, TX $93,496

Colorado Springs, CO $93,487

Syracuse, NY $93,440

Eugene, OR $93,262

Bismarck, ND $93,149

Gary, IN $93,149

Galveston, TX $93,149

Springfield, OR $93,074

Medford, OR $92,850

Fort Collins, CO $92,812

Austin, TX $92,737

Mesa, AZ $92,541

Phoenix, AZ $92,522

Dallas, TX $92,494

Reading, PA $92,437

Saint Cloud, MN $92,400

Concord, NH $92,316

Madison, WI $92,278

Utica, NY $92,025

Raleigh, NC $91,950

Las Vegas, NV $91,941

Rochester, NY $91,876

Des Moines, IA $91,866

Atlanta, GA $91,716

Battle Creek, MI $91,688

Salt Lake City, UT $91,660

Lancaster, PA $91,520

Champaign, IL $91,501

Harrisburg, PA $91,388

Durham, NC $91,304

Kansas City, MO $91,295

Kansas City, KS $91,276

Fort Worth, TX $91,267

Boca Raton, FL $91,229

Cleveland, OH $91,220

Columbus, OH $91,201

Pittsburgh, PA $91,192

Richmond, VA $91,154

Indianapolis, IN $91,136

Cincinnati, OH $91,014

Petersburg, VA $90,873

Billings, MT $90,667

Lansing, MI $90,667

Huntsville, AL $90,667

Lebanon, PA $90,658

Dayton, OH $90,649

Pueblo, CO $90,649

Appleton, WI $90,620

Buffalo, NY $90,583

Racine, WI $90,536

Charlotte, NC $90,527

Saint Louis, MO $90,499

Springfield, IL $90,461

Elkhart, IN $90,442

York, PA $90,442

Gastonia, NC $90,433

Benton Harbor, MI $90,433

Beaumont, TX $90,377

Lorain, OH $90,358

Toledo, OH $90,321

Binghamton, NY $90,274

Rock Hill, SC $90,264

Rockford, IL $90,218

Fargo, ND $90,171

Elyria, OH $90,171

Flagstaff, AZ $90,105

Fort Lauderdale, FL $90,049

Miami, FL $89,993

Duluth, MN $89,843

Bangor, ME $89,721

Cedar Rapids, IA $89,618

Louisville, KY $89,571

Grand Rapids, MI $89,553

Hialeah, FL $89,543

Casper, WY $89,412

Scranton, PA $89,300

New Orleans, LA $89,272

Virginia Beach, VA $89,262

Akron, OH $89,215

Peoria, IL $89,094

Sarasota, FL $89,075

Green Bay, WI $89,009

Baton Rouge, LA $88,963

Charleston, SC $88,944

Nashville, TN $88,916

Jamestown, NY $88,897

Davenport, IA $88,897

Tucson, AZ $88,850

Cheyenne, WY $88,822

Saint Petersburg, FL $88,794

Tampa, FL $88,775

Omaha, NE $88,756

Port Arthur, TX $88,719

Evansville, IN $88,719

Bradenton, FL $88,682

Santa Fe, NM $88,513

Orlando, FL $88,419

Clearwater, FL $88,316

Canton, OH $88,120

La Crosse, WI $88,120

Grand Forks, ND $88,091

Albuquerque, NM $88,063

Tulsa, OK $88,063

Newport News, VA $88,054

High Point, NC $88,026

Ogden, UT $87,988

Corpus Christi, TX $87,913

Laramie, WY $87,857

Norfolk, VA $87,857

Rock Island, IL $87,801

Saginaw, MI $87,782

Jacksonville, FL $87,773

Salisbury, NC $87,754

Memphis, TN $87,736

Moline, IL $87,689

Fort Myers, FL $87,661

Waterloo, IA $87,539

Spartanburg, SC $87,445

Lincoln, NE $87,398

Fort Wayne, IN $87,380

Birmingham, AL $87,277

Cedar Falls, IA $87,258

Provo, UT $87,248

Springfield, OH $87,239

San Antonio, TX $87,220

Greensboro, NC $87,183

South Bend, IN $87,174

Winston Salem, NC $87,164

Boise, ID $87,136

Savannah, GA $87,071

Muskegon, MI $86,902

Lima, OH $86,790

Lake Charles, LA $86,752

Anderson, IN $86,733

Lexington, KY $86,705

Augusta, GA $86,677

Greenville, SC $86,677

Wichita, KS $86,593

Tuscaloosa, AL $86,593

Columbia, SC $86,509

Bloomington, IN $86,274

Roanoke, VA $86,218

Asheville, NC $86,096

Knoxville, TN $85,937

Shreveport, LA $85,928

Wilmington, NC $85,806

Frankfort, KY $85,628

Oklahoma City, OK $85,563

Chillicothe, OH $85,525

Longview, TX $85,516

Topeka, KS $85,488

Mobile, AL $85,347

Terre Haute, IN $85,310

Erie, PA $85,300

Altoona, PA $85,253

Melbourne, FL $85,225

Amarillo, TX $85,188

Killeen, TX $85,160

Fayetteville, AR $85,085

Sioux Falls, SD $85,019

Chattanooga, TN $84,963

Idaho Falls, ID $84,954

Gainesville, FL $84,757

Portsmouth, OH $84,710

Little Rock, AR $84,691

Lynchburg, VA $84,691

Lafayette, LA $84,654

Youngstown, OH $84,654

Temple, TX $84,617

Daytona Beach, FL $84,598

Clarksville, TN $84,588

Pensacola, FL $84,579

Hopkinsville, KY $84,298

Charleston, WV $84,289

Florence, SC $84,242

Sioux City, IA $84,186

Macon, GA $83,914

Tallahassee, FL $83,905

Fayetteville, NC $83,886

Waco, TX $83,867

Wichita Falls, TX $83,867

Pine Bluff, AR $83,830

Vincennes, IN $83,652

Lubbock, TX $83,614

Great Falls, MT $83,558

Alamogordo, NM $83,549

Abilene, TX $83,474

Rapid City, SD $83,352

Monroe, LA $83,352

Albany, GA $83,296

Huntington, WV $83,286

Jackson, MS $83,277

Greenville, MS $83,268

Parkersburg, WV $83,174

Montgomery, AL $83,155

Johnstown, PA $83,137

Springfield, MO $83,062

Biloxi, MS $83,015

Sumter, SC $82,818

Columbus, GA $82,809

Twin Falls, ID $82,753

Pascagoula, MS $82,631

Kingsport, TN $82,387

Gulfport, MS $82,359

Alexandria, LA $82,050

Fort Smith, AR $81,816

El Paso, TX $81,563

Helena, MT $81,441

Las Cruces, NM $81,142

Harlingen, TX $80,879

Pocatello, ID $80,795

Florence, AL $80,767

Brownsville, TX $80,748

Dothan, AL $80,598

Mcallen, TX $80,551

Columbus, MS $79,858

Altus, OK $79,427

Lawton, OK $79,250

Pierre, SD $78,912

What Skills Can Increase a Lead IT Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Analysis (Mentioned in 12.93% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.78% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
Operating System (Mentioned in 1.49% Job Postings): Maintaining software that runs on a computer that serves as an interface between computer hardware components and the user.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Analysis	12.93%
Microsoft Office	1.78%
Operating System	1.49%

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Lead IT Analyst's salary.

System Requirements: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Java: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
System Requirements	$106,778	14%
Java	$105,841	13%
Agile	$103,968	11%
Software Development	$103,968	11%
Business Requirements	$103,031	10%
Test Plans	$103,031	10%

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Lead IT Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead IT Analyst's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$87,730

Average $93,665/year

$95,618

$7,311

Average $7,805/month

$7,968

$1,687

Average $1,801/week

$1,839

$42

Average $45/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,618	$7,968	$1,839	$46
Average	$93,665	$7,805	$1,801	$45
25th Percentile	$87,730	$7,311	$1,687	$42

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Salary Trends for Lead IT Analyst

Salaries for a Lead IT Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $92,229 in 2023 to around $89,405 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Lead IT Analyst salary trends, .

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