Research Summary. After extensive research by the Zippia data science team, we have updated the salary details for senior business analysts across the United States as of 2026:
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California continues to lead with the highest senior business analyst salary at $114,680
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Alabama remains the state with the lowest senior business analyst salary at $75,005
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The national average salary for senior business analysts is now $96,844
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The national hourly pay for senior business analysts stands at $46.56
You can read more on the specific methodology.
Background
Surveys indicate that the most critical aspect of a job for many individuals is salary. As a result, prospective senior business analysts frequently inquire about salary expectations in their local areas.
While individual salaries can vary based on experience, location, and specific industry, data on average salaries for senior business analysts by state provides valuable insights. These averages can help you gauge what to expect in your own salary negotiations.
As of 2026, California remains the leading state for senior business analyst salaries.
Here’s a quick snapshot of the top ten states for senior business analyst salaries:
Let’s take a closer look at how these salaries are determined with a full ranking of all the states.
Highest-Paid Senior Business Analysts By State
| Rank | State | Average Senior Business Analyst Salary | 10th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $114,680 | $82,000 | $159,000 |
| 2 | Washington | $104,659 | $77,000 | $142,000 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $101,927 | $77,000 | $133,000 |
| 4 | New York | $100,416 | $76,000 | $131,000 |
| 5 | Maryland | $97,181 | $73,000 | $128,000 |
| 6 | Oregon | $92,475 | $67,000 | $126,000 |
| 7 | Virginia | $92,448 | $70,000 | $122,000 |
| 8 | Nevada | $92,379 | $67,000 | $126,000 |
| 9 | Delaware | $91,419 | $69,000 | $120,000 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $91,076 | $69,000 | $118,000 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $89,880 | $68,000 | $118,000 |
| 12 | North Carolina | $89,766 | $68,000 | $117,000 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $88,491 | $68,000 | $113,000 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $88,329 | $68,000 | $114,000 |
| 15 | Illinois | $87,364 | $67,000 | $113,000 |
| 16 | South Carolina | $86,636 | $66,000 | $112,000 |
| 17 | Arizona | $86,633 | $64,000 | $116,000 |
| 18 | Michigan | $85,710 | $65,000 | $111,000 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $85,647 | $66,000 | $109,000 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $84,927 | $65,000 | $110,000 |
| 21 | Ohio | $84,863 | $64,000 | $111,000 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $84,391 | $65,000 | $109,000 |
| 23 | Idaho | $83,828 | $62,000 | $113,000 |
| 24 | Georgia | $83,389 | $64,000 | $108,000 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $83,347 | $63,000 | $109,000 |
| 26 | Texas | $83,020 | $62,000 | $109,000 |
| 27 | Iowa | $81,258 | $62,000 | $105,000 |
| 28 | Montana | $80,850 | $61,000 | $105,000 |
| 29 | Indiana | $80,657 | $61,000 | $104,000 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $80,001 | $61,000 | $104,000 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $79,538 | $61,000 | $103,000 |
| 32 | Utah | $79,299 | $59,000 | $106,000 |
| 33 | Missouri | $78,652 | $60,000 | $102,000 |
| 34 | Florida | $78,294 | $59,000 | $102,000 |
| 35 | Kansas | $77,867 | $59,000 | $101,000 |
| 36 | North Dakota | $77,351 | $60,000 | $98,000 |
| 37 | Maine | $77,344 | $60,000 | $98,000 |
| 38 | Alaska | $77,008 | $63,000 | $93,000 |
| 39 | Hawaii | $77,005 | $60,000 | $97,000 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $76,998 | $58,000 | $100,000 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $76,988 | $59,000 | $99,000 |
| 42 | Colorado | $76,967 | $58,000 | $100,000 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $76,948 | $59,000 | $100,000 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $76,817 | $58,000 | $100,000 |
| 45 | Vermont | $76,747 | $60,000 | $98,000 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $76,126 | $58,000 | $98,000 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $75,928 | $57,000 | $100,000 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $75,764 | $58,000 | $98,000 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $75,614 | $58,000 | $98,000 |
| 50 | Alabama | $75,005 | $57,000 | $97,000 |
Methodology: Senior Business Analyst Salary By State
To gain insights into senior business analyst salaries by state, Zippia has compiled data from various channels, including the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Federal Labor Commission (FLC), and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). We also incorporate actual salaries listed in job postings. The data science team then calculates a weighted average to derive the average pay for senior business analysts by state.
We ranked every state based on the average annual salary data for senior business analysts, with the highest salary state holding the top position.
Senior Business Analyst Salary By State FAQs
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What is the highest-paid state for senior business analysts?
The highest-paid state for senior business analysts is California, with an average salary of $114,680 per year.
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What city pays senior business analysts the most?
San Mateo, CA offers the highest average salary for senior business analysts at $124,616 per year.
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What is the worst state for senior business analysts?
The lowest-paying state for senior business analysts is Alabama, with an average salary of $75,005 per year.
Author
Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.
