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Business analyst internship salary

Average business analyst internship salary

$45,560

$21.9 hourly rate

Entry-level business analyst internship salary
$34,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Business Analyst Internship Salary

The average salary for a Business Analyst Intern in October 2025 stands at $45,560 per year, or about $22 per hour. This figure can vary based on factors such as location, industry, and experience level. Interns in high-demand areas, like technology and finance, often receive higher compensation.

Where Can Business Analyst Interns Earn More?

States such as California, New York, and Washington typically offer the highest salaries for business analyst internships, reflecting the cost of living and demand for skilled workers. Additionally, industries like finance, technology, and consulting often pay more than others.

Exploring Job Opportunities

Internships not only provide salary but also valuable experience. They can lead to full-time positions upon graduation, enhancing career trajectories in business analysis. Consider applying for internships in various sectors to find the best fit for your skills and goals.

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McKinsey & Company Inc$66,819
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Business analyst internship salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for a business analyst internship typically falls between $43,513 and $81,750.
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$45,560yearly
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$76,960yearly
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$81,750yearly
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$43,513yearly

Average business analyst internship salary by state

The average business analyst internship salary in Alaska, Washington, and Oregon are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average business analyst internship salary states are Kansas, Indiana, and Nevada.

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Highest paying states for business analyst interns

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Rhode Island$51,693$24.85
2Oregon$56,166$27.00
3Idaho$46,794$22.50
4Vermont$44,722$21.50
5Maine$46,168$22.20
6Connecticut$49,388$23.74
7District of Columbia$48,808$23.47
8New Jersey$48,877$23.50
9Washington$59,641$28.67
10Wyoming$42,413$20.39
11Alaska$66,860$32.14
12Massachusetts$47,034$22.61
13Alabama$43,097$20.72
14South Dakota$39,943$19.20
15Tennessee$42,922$20.64
16Maryland$46,404$22.31
17Michigan$40,553$19.50
18Ohio$41,812$20.10
19New Hampshire$42,076$20.23
20New York$47,728$22.95
21Minnesota$43,862$21.09
22New Mexico$40,006$19.23
23Wisconsin$39,629$19.05
24Georgia$42,580$20.47
25Illinois$42,187$20.28
26Colorado$43,120$20.73
27Delaware$38,792$18.65
28Iowa$38,106$18.32
29Montana$37,699$18.12
30California$45,148$21.71
31Virginia$39,458$18.97
32North Carolina$38,970$18.74
33Nebraska$36,941$17.76
34Kentucky$37,109$17.84
35Missouri$38,187$18.36
36Louisiana$38,437$18.48
37North Dakota$36,293$17.45
38Hawaii$36,366$17.48
39Pennsylvania$38,097$18.32
40West Virginia$36,197$17.40
41Mississippi$37,115$17.84
42Arizona$37,661$18.11
43Utah$36,995$17.79
44Kansas$35,156$16.90
45Nevada$33,110$15.92
46South Carolina$37,338$17.95
47Arkansas$29,914$14.38
48Texas$36,976$17.78
49Indiana$34,300$16.49
50Oklahoma$33,031$15.88
51Florida$29,942$14.40

Highest paying cities for business analyst interns

The highest-paying cities for business analyst interns are Seattle, WA, Paramus, NJ, and Washington, DC.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Seattle, WA$60,152$28.92
2Paramus, NJ$49,575$23.83
3Washington, DC$48,814$23.47
4New York, NY$47,608$22.89
5Boston, MA$47,062$22.63
6Annapolis, MD$46,304$22.26
7Minneapolis, MN$43,856$21.08
8Boulder, CO$43,365$20.85
9Memphis, TN$42,733$20.54
10Atlanta, GA$42,630$20.50
11Glenview, IL$42,466$20.42
12Nashua, NH$42,105$20.24
13Beavercreek, OH$40,993$19.71
14Arlington, VA$40,264$19.36
15Albuquerque, NM$40,052$19.26
16Brookfield, WI$39,518$19.00
17Durham, NC$39,109$18.80
18Allentown, PA$38,577$18.55
19Saint Louis, MO$38,237$18.38
20Charleston, SC$37,288$17.93

Business Analyst Interns are the most in-demand in these five cities:

  1. Seattle, WA
  2. Washington, DC
  3. New York, NY
  4. Boston, MA
  5. Minneapolis, MN

Business analyst internship salary details

A business analyst internship's salary ranges from $34,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $60,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average business analyst internship salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a business analyst internship's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$60,000$5,000$29
75th Percentile$52,000$4,333$25
Average$45,560$3,797$22
25th Percentile$39,000$3,250$19
10th Percentile$34,000$2,833$16

Highest paying business analyst internship jobs

The highest paying types of business analyst interns are lead business analyst, senior technical business analyst, and senior business analyst.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Data Analyst$74,342$6,195$35.74167,520
Analyst$73,007$6,084$35.10253,138
Product Analyst$79,316$6,610$38.13176,369
Business Development Analyst$59,867$4,989$28.78185,387
Business Operations Analyst$63,423$5,285$30.49208,754
Contractor-Business Analyst$87,402$7,283$42.02147,698

Top companies hiring business analyst interns now:

  1. Microsoft jobs (13)
  2. Cisco jobs (21)
  3. IBM jobs (25)
  4. Accenture jobs (39)
  5. JPMorgan Chase & Co. jobs (36)

Which companies pay business analyst interns the most?

Business analyst internship salaries at McKinsey & Company Inc and Qorvo are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average business analyst internship salary at companies like A.T. Kearney and Accenture are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1McKinsey & Company Inc$66,819$32.12
2Qorvo$65,992$31.73
3A.T. Kearney$65,268$31.38
4Accenture$65,152$31.32
5ABB$58,632$28.19
6Kyriba$57,675$27.73
7Ball$56,660$27.24
8Waters$55,134$26.51
9RingCentral$54,549$26.23
10Oracle$52,801$25.39
11Valmont Industries$52,663$25.32
12Intel$52,405$25.19
13National Railroad Passenger Corporation$52,317$25.15
14Bloom Energy$52,200$25.10
15Workiva$51,676$24.84
16General Dynamics$50,591$24.32
17Allianz Life$50,048$24.06
18Veolia Water Tech$49,744$23.92
19Cenergy International Services$49,158$23.63
20CACI International$48,354$23.25

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$46,000$45,400$44,800$44,200$43,600$43,000
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Business Analyst Internship salary by industry

The average business analyst internship salary varies across industries:

  • The average business analyst internship salary in the professional industry is $55,443, the highest of any industry.
  • The average business analyst internship salary in the finance industry is $50,410.
  • Business analyst interns in the telecommunication industry earn an average salary of $44,983, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for business analyst interns

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Professional$55,443$26.66
2Technology$50,410$24.24
3Manufacturing$47,802$22.98
4Finance$45,448$21.85
5Automotive$45,402$21.83
6Telecommunication$44,983$21.63

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Business analyst internship salary trends

The average business analyst internship salary has risen by $4,766 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average business analyst internship earned $40,794 annually, but today, they earn $45,560 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for business analyst interns over the last decade.

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Average business analyst internship salary over time

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Business analyst internship salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$45,600$21.90+2.7%
2025$44,300$21.30+1.9%
2024$43,500$20.89+1.4%
2023$42,900$20.60+1.4%
2022$42,300$20.32+0.0%

Recently added business analyst internship salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
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EXLBusiness Analyst-Intern/TempIndianapolis, IN05/13/2025$41,740
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