As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Compensation Analyst in Edinburgh, UK is £68,725, with an hourly rate of £33, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £61,243 to £81,002, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £61,243
50TH(Median)   £68,725
75TH   £81,002
Principal Compensation Analyst Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Principal Compensation Analyst Salary £61,243 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Principal Compensation Analyst Salary £68,725 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Principal Compensation Analyst Salary £81,002 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Principal Compensation Analyst Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Principal Compensation Analyst salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Principal Compensation Analyst is about £68,725 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £33, a monthly salary of about £5,727, and a weekly pay of around £1,322. Click the switch button below to see more details about Principal Compensation Analyst hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Principal Compensation Analysts Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Principal Compensation Analyst's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £61,578 - £66,268, while Intermediate make £62,248 - £66,827, Senior earn £63,253 - £67,608, Specialist earn £64,481 - £68,725, Expert can reach £66,268 - £71,474 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Principal Compensation Analyst £64,817
Intermediate Level Principal Compensation Analyst £65,375
Senior Level Principal Compensation Analyst £66,268
Specialist Level Principal Compensation Analyst £67,385
Expert Level Principal Compensation Analyst £69,092
£64,817 0 yr
£65,375 < 2 yrs
£66,268 2-4 yrs
£67,385 5-8 yrs
£69,092 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 1%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Principal Compensation Analyst?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Principal Compensation Analyst are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £72,911 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £68,012, and Manchester pays around £64,712 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Principal Software Engineer or Principal Compensation Analyst?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Principal Software Engineer makes more than a Principal Compensation Analyst. A Principal Software Engineer earns an average annual salary of £79,161. And a Principal Compensation Analyst earns an average annual salary of £67,510.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Principal Software Engineer Edinburgh, UK
£66,108
£95,120
Principal Electrical Engineer Edinburgh, UK
£37,321
£60,366
Principal Mechanical Engineer Edinburgh, UK
£39,784
£61,096
Principal Systems Engineer Edinburgh, UK
£58,507
£104,606
Compensation Manager Edinburgh, UK
£45,846
£64,960

Principal Compensation Analyst Job Openings in Edinburgh, UK

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