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

A Pension Analyst's salary grows with experience: starting around $59,741 for beginners, reaching about $61,829 at mid-level, and approach $66,973 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Pension Analyst?

Pension Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Pension Analyst roles are District of Columbia $69,271, California $69,008, Massachusetts $68,088. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Pension Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Pension Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Pension Consultant: $89,121; Pension Administrator, Sr.: $82,104; Pension Fund Manager: $72,105; Pension Actuary: $63,819; Pension Plan Administrator: $62,955.

How do different companies affect a Pension Analyst's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Pension Analyst roles. Large, established industry leaders like Kpmg Us LLP ($114,295) and Warner Bros Discovery ($114,096) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $88,138.

Pension Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Pension Analyst make in the United States?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pension Analyst in the United States is $62,564 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,658
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,039 to $72,558
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,099

10% $50,099

50% (Median) $62,564

90% $81,658

Pension Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,558	$6,047	$1,395	$35
Average	$62,564	$5,214	$1,203	$30
25th Percentile	$56,039	$4,670	$1,078	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Pension Analyst Salaries

A Pension 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Pension Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Pension 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): $59,741
Early Career (1-2 years): $59,931
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $61,829
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $65,503
Expert (over 8 years): $66,973

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Pension Analyst	$59,741
Intermediate Level Pension Analyst	$59,931
Senior Level Pension Analyst	$61,829
Specialist Level Pension Analyst	$65,503
Expert Level Pension Analyst	$66,973

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How Do Pension 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 Pension Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $69,271.
California: $69,008.
Massachusetts: $68,088.

District of Columbia $69,271 California $69,008 Massachusetts $68,088 Washington $67,838 New Jersey $67,813 Alaska $67,725 Connecticut $66,862 New York $66,512

Hawaii $65,392 Rhode Island $64,866 Maryland $64,510 Minnesota $64,022 Colorado $63,834 Illinois $63,771 Oregon $63,534 Delaware $63,358

New Hampshire $63,248 Virginia $63,002 Pennsylvania $62,282 Nevada $61,919 North Dakota $61,801 Michigan $61,613 Wisconsin $61,544 Vermont $61,406

Texas $61,025 Maine $61,000 Arizona $60,962 Ohio $60,918 Georgia $60,343 Indiana $60,055 Wyoming $59,999 Utah $59,911

Iowa $59,874 Kansas $59,573 Louisiana $59,486 North Carolina $59,454 Missouri $59,442 Florida $59,198 Montana $59,066 Nebraska $58,941

Kentucky $58,873 South Carolina $58,622 Tennessee $58,466 Idaho $58,403 New Mexico $57,947 Oklahoma $57,846 Alabama $57,477 South Dakota $56,858

Arkansas $56,520 West Virginia $56,339 Mississippi $55,794

Top Paying Cities for Pension 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: $78,912
San Francisco: $78,048
Oakland: $76,403

San Jose, CA $78,912

San Francisco, CA $78,048

Oakland, CA $76,403

New York, NY $72,035

Paramus, NJ $71,159

Queens Village, NY $71,156

Passaic, NJ $71,097

Bergenfield, NJ $71,091

Stamford, CT $70,954

Huntington, NY $70,928

Newark, NJ $70,466

Bridgeport, CT $70,334

Vallejo, CA $70,209

New Brunswick, NJ $70,184

Petaluma, CA $70,147

Middlesex, NJ $70,028

Somerset, NJ $69,984

Santa Cruz, CA $69,903

Boston, MA $69,521

Monterey, CA $69,301

Seattle, WA $69,158

Santa Rosa, CA $69,146

Los Angeles, CA $69,127

Juneau, AK $68,964

Washington, DC $68,895

Orange, CA $68,673

Santa Ana, CA $68,507

Long Beach, CA $68,445

Anaheim, CA $68,432

Anchorage, AK $68,401

Santa Maria, CA $68,213

Everett, WA $68,201

Danbury, CT $67,981

Bremerton, WA $67,894

Tacoma, WA $67,669

New Suffolk, NY $67,668

Sacramento, CA $67,650

Santa Barbara, CA $67,581

Trenton, NJ $67,513

San Diego, CA $67,513

Brockton, MA $67,444

Fairbanks, AK $67,290

Lompoc, CA $67,131

Lowell, MA $67,080

Ventura, CA $67,068

Nashua, NH $67,056

Stockton, CA $67,050

Modesto, CA $66,593

Poughkeepsie, NY $66,455

Olympia, WA $66,336

Kennewick, WA $66,336

New Haven, CT $66,311

Lawrence, MA $66,086

Hartford, CT $66,024

Riverside, CA $66,011

New Bedford, MA $65,949

Richland, WA $65,949

Bakersfield, CA $65,861

San Bernardino, CA $65,836

New Britain, CT $65,830

Atlantic City, NJ $65,830

New London, CT $65,805

Norwich, CT $65,786

Portsmouth, NH $65,773

Boulder, CO $65,641

Portland, OR $65,554

Worcester, MA $65,548

Minneapolis, MN $65,354

Philadelphia, PA $65,267

Honolulu, HI $65,060

Saint Paul, MN $65,030

Vineland, NJ $65,016

Providence, RI $64,835

Chicago, IL $64,653

Bellingham, WA $64,578

Springfield, MA $64,528

Baltimore, MD $64,510

Chico, CA $64,353

Pittsfield, MA $64,184

Manchester, NH $64,065

Spokane, WA $63,790

Denver, CO $63,784

Albany, NY $63,490

Troy, NY $63,465

Nassau, NY $63,398

Schenectady, NY $63,333

Wilmington, DE $63,283

Burlington, VT $63,196

Salem, OR $63,171

Portland, ME $62,977

Yakima, WA $62,914

Rochester, MN $62,720

Reno, NV $62,689

Fresno, CA $62,689

Milwaukee, WI $62,633

Detroit, MI $62,570

Ann Arbor, MI $62,559

Allentown, PA $62,551

Colorado Springs, CO $62,445

Syracuse, NY $62,414

Carson City, NV $62,414

Houston, TX $62,326

Eugene, OR $62,295

Gary, IN $62,220

Springfield, OR $62,170

Bismarck, ND $62,157

Galveston, TX $62,113

Medford, OR $62,019

Fort Collins, CO $61,994

Concord, NH $61,963

Austin, TX $61,944

Mesa, AZ $61,813

Reading, PA $61,807

Phoenix, AZ $61,801

Dallas, TX $61,782

Saint Cloud, MN $61,722

Madison, WI $61,638

Utica, NY $61,469

Rochester, NY $61,369

Des Moines, IA $61,363

Raleigh, NC $61,356

Atlanta, GA $61,262

Battle Creek, MI $61,244

Salt Lake City, UT $61,225

Lancaster, PA $61,131

Harrisburg, PA $61,043

Kansas City, MO $60,981

Champaign, IL $60,968

Kansas City, KS $60,968

Fort Worth, TX $60,962

Columbus, OH $60,952

Boca Raton, FL $60,937

Pittsburgh, PA $60,912

Richmond, VA $60,887

Indianapolis, IN $60,875

Cleveland, OH $60,868

Las Vegas, NV $60,793

Cincinnati, OH $60,793

Petersburg, VA $60,699

Huntsville, AL $60,606

Lansing, MI $60,564

Lebanon, PA $60,556

Pueblo, CO $60,549

Appleton, WI $60,530

Buffalo, NY $60,505

Dayton, OH $60,487

Racine, WI $60,474

Charlotte, NC $60,468

Saint Louis, MO $60,449

York, PA $60,412

Elkhart, IN $60,412

Gastonia, NC $60,400

Billings, MT $60,385

Beaumont, TX $60,368

Lorain, OH $60,355

Benton Harbor, MI $60,343

Toledo, OH $60,330

Binghamton, NY $60,299

Rock Hill, SC $60,293

Rockford, IL $60,261

Springfield, IL $60,236

Elyria, OH $60,230

Fargo, ND $60,230

Flagstaff, AZ $60,186

Fort Lauderdale, FL $60,149

Duluth, MN $60,111

Miami, FL $60,111

Cheyenne, WY $60,068

Grand Forks, ND $60,068

Bangor, ME $59,930

Cedar Rapids, IA $59,861

Durham, NC $59,835

Louisville, KY $59,830

Grand Rapids, MI $59,817

Hialeah, FL $59,811

Casper, WY $59,723

Scranton, PA $59,648

New Orleans, LA $59,630

Virginia Beach, VA $59,623

Akron, OH $59,592

Peoria, IL $59,511

Sarasota, FL $59,498

Nashville, TN $59,454

Omaha, NE $59,454

Green Bay, WI $59,454

Baton Rouge, LA $59,423

Charleston, SC $59,411

Jamestown, NY $59,379

Davenport, IA $59,379

Tucson, AZ $59,348

Saint Petersburg, FL $59,310

Tampa, FL $59,298

Evansville, IN $59,260

Port Arthur, TX $59,260

Bradenton, FL $59,235

Santa Fe, NM $59,123

Orlando, FL $59,010

Clearwater, FL $58,991

Canton, OH $58,860

La Crosse, WI $58,860

Albuquerque, NM $58,822

Newport News, VA $58,816

High Point, NC $58,797

Ogden, UT $58,772

Corpus Christi, TX $58,722

Norfolk, VA $58,685

Laramie, WY $58,685

Rock Island, IL $58,647

Saginaw, MI $58,635

Jacksonville, FL $58,629

Salisbury, NC $58,616

Boise, ID $58,604

Moline, IL $58,572

Fort Myers, FL $58,553

Memphis, TN $58,541

Tulsa, OK $58,510

Waterloo, IA $58,472

Spartanburg, SC $58,410

Lincoln, NE $58,378

Fort Wayne, IN $58,366

Provo, UT $58,360

Cedar Falls, IA $58,284

San Antonio, TX $58,259

Greensboro, NC $58,234

South Bend, IN $58,228

Savannah, GA $58,159

Muskegon, MI $58,134

Birmingham, AL $58,128

Winston Salem, NC $58,097

Lake Charles, LA $57,947

Anderson, IN $57,934

Lexington, KY $57,915

Augusta, GA $57,897

Greenville, SC $57,897

Lima, OH $57,846

Wichita, KS $57,840

Tuscaloosa, AL $57,840

Columbia, SC $57,784

Springfield, OH $57,771

Asheville, NC $57,671

Bloomington, IN $57,628

Knoxville, TN $57,402

Shreveport, LA $57,396

Wilmington, NC $57,315

Roanoke, VA $57,315

Topeka, KS $57,202

Frankfort, KY $57,195

Oklahoma City, OK $57,152

Chillicothe, OH $57,127

Longview, TX $57,121

Melbourne, FL $57,114

Sioux Falls, SD $57,014

Mobile, AL $57,008

Terre Haute, IN $56,983

Altoona, PA $56,946

Amarillo, TX $56,902

Killeen, TX $56,883

Fayetteville, AR $56,833

Chattanooga, TN $56,814

Sioux City, IA $56,758

Idaho Falls, ID $56,745

Lynchburg, VA $56,695

Gainesville, FL $56,614

Portsmouth, OH $56,583

Little Rock, AR $56,570

Lafayette, LA $56,545

Youngstown, OH $56,545

Daytona Beach, FL $56,508

Clarksville, TN $56,501

Pensacola, FL $56,495

Temple, TX $56,491

Hopkinsville, KY $56,307

Erie, PA $56,295

Florence, SC $56,270

Charleston, WV $56,170

Great Falls, MT $56,138

Macon, GA $56,051

Tallahassee, FL $56,045

Fayetteville, NC $56,032

Waco, TX $56,020

Helena, MT $55,976

Pine Bluff, AR $55,952

Vincennes, IN $55,876

Lubbock, TX $55,851

Alamogordo, NM $55,813

Twin Falls, ID $55,757

Rapid City, SD $55,738

Jackson, MS $55,625

Huntington, WV $55,621

Greenville, MS $55,619

Parkersburg, WV $55,555

Montgomery, AL $55,544

Wichita Falls, TX $55,482

Springfield, MO $55,482

Biloxi, MS $55,450

Monroe, LA $55,388

Johnstown, PA $55,344

Sumter, SC $55,319

Columbus, GA $55,313

Pascagoula, MS $55,194

Abilene, TX $55,194

Kingsport, TN $55,031

Albany, GA $55,031

Gulfport, MS $55,012

Alexandria, LA $54,806

Fort Smith, AR $54,649

El Paso, TX $54,481

Las Cruces, NM $54,199

Harlingen, TX $54,040

Pocatello, ID $54,030

Florence, AL $53,949

Brownsville, TX $53,936

Mcallen, TX $53,805

Dothan, AL $53,717

Columbus, MS $53,346

Altus, OK $53,054

Lawton, OK $52,935

Pierre, SD $52,710

What Skills Can Increase a Pension Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Planning (Mentioned in 8.19% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
Microsoft Excel (Mentioned in 2.22% Job Postings): Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet developed by Microsoft for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. It features calculation or computation capabilities, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications.
Workday (Mentioned in 1.74% Job Postings): A cloud-based human resource management software system that unifies a wide range of HR functionality into a single system.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Planning	8.19%
Microsoft Excel	2.22%
Workday	1.74%

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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 Pension Analyst's salary.

Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
Loan Review: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Consulting	$75,702	21%
Leadership	$74,451	19%
Loan Review	$68,195	9%

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Pension Analyst Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Pension Analyst roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Insurance, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Pension Analyst positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Pension Analyst as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Pension Analyst

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Insurance	$75,077	$36.0	20%

How Education impacts a Pension Analyst's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Pension Analysts enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Pension Analyst with a Bachelor's Degree is between $61,813 and $68,170).

Pension Analyst Salaries by Degree Level

$69,500
$68,400
$67,300
$66,300
$65,200
$64,100
$63,000
$61,900

Typical Education for Pension Analyst
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	1.6%
High School	15.2%
Associates	8.0%
Bachelors	64.8%
Masters	10.4%
Doctorate	0.0%

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Pension Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Pension 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.

$56,039

Average $62,564/year

$72,558

$4,670

Average $5,214/month

$6,047

$1,078

Average $1,203/week

$1,395

$27

Average $30/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,558	$6,047	$1,395	$35
Average	$62,564	$5,214	$1,203	$30
25th Percentile	$56,039	$4,670	$1,078	$27

Salary Trends for Pension Analyst

Salaries for a Pension Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $56,857 in 2023 to around $55,626 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Pension Analyst salary trends, .

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2024	$55,954
2025	$55,626
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Most common benefits for Pension Analyst

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401 (k)
Disability
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Common company salaries for Pension Analyst

Here are companies hiring for Pension Analyst and their salaries, click below for more details.

K $114,295/per year

Kpmg Us LLP Business Services the United States

W $114,096/per year

Warner Bros Discovery Business Services the United States

D $111,927/per year

Dentsu International Ltd Business Services the United States

G $111,873/per year

GroupM Worldwide Inc Business Services the United States

C $111,651/per year

CoWorx Staffing Business Services the United States

C $110,194/per year

Contemporary Services Corp Business Services the United States

S $107,128/per year

Showcase Cinemas Business Services the United States

A $106,429/per year

Amentum Services Inc Business Services the United States

A $106,199/per year

Allied Universal Security Services LLC Business Services the United States

S $106,104/per year

Sodexo USA Business Services the United States

J $105,192/per year

JLL Technologies Business Services the United States

I $104,478/per year

Intact Insurance Group USA LLC Business Services the United States

N $101,619/per year

NielsenIQ Business Services the United States

T $101,470/per year

The Leading Edge Alliance Business Services the United States

H $101,308/per year

Honeywell UOP Business Services the United States

R $97,720/per year

Reeve & Associates Business Services the United States

M $97,584/per year

ManpowerGroup Global Inc Business Services the United States

F $95,980/per year

Financial Sys Nco Business Services the United States

A $95,314/per year

Arrow Global Ltd Business Services the United States

C $94,777/per year

CarMax Enterprise Services LLC Business Services the United States

D $94,479/per year

DZConneX Business Services the United States

A $93,802/per year

Adecco Staffing, USA Business Services the United States

R $92,937/per year

Resource MFG Business Services the United States

Z $92,774/per year

Zachry Brands Inc Business Services the United States

G $88,138/per year

Greystar Worldwide LLC Business Services the United States

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1. What industry pays the highest salary for Pension Analyst?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Pension Analyst roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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