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Commissions analyst salary

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Joel Stevenson

Average commissions analyst salary

$57,373

$27.58 hourly rate

Entry-level commissions analyst salary
$40,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

The average salary for a Commissions Analyst is approximately $57,373 annually or $28 per hour, reflecting a competitive wage in the finance and analytics sectors. Salaries can vary based on factors such as experience, location, and company size, with entry-level positions typically earning less than seasoned professionals. For instance, analysts in high-demand areas may see salaries significantly exceeding the average.

Commissions Analysts are responsible for managing and analyzing compensation structures for sales teams, ensuring accuracy in commission payouts. Their work involves reviewing sales data, identifying discrepancies, and collaborating with sales and finance departments to refine commission plans. This role is essential for organizations that rely on sales performance to drive revenue.

To maximize earning potential, analysts can pursue certifications in financial analysis or data analytics, which may lead to higher-paying positions. States like California and New York often offer the highest salaries for commissions analysts, making them attractive locations for job seekers. As the demand for skilled analysts continues to grow, opportunities abound for those looking to enter or advance in this field.

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Where can a Commissions Analyst earn more?

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Columbus, OH$78,566
Jeffersonville, IN$49,341
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Commissions analyst salaries by experience level

Commissions analyst salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Payscale, the average salary for a commissions analyst typically falls between $57,373 and $87,268.
zippia
$57,373yearly
glassdoor[1]
$66,607yearly
Salary.com[2]
$87,268yearly
ZipRecruiter[3]
$75,069yearly
payscale[4]
$59,921yearly

Average commissions analyst salary by state

The average commissions analyst salary in New Jersey, Massachusetts, and California are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average commissions analyst salary states are South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.

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Highest paying states for commissions analysts

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Massachusetts$71,686$34.46
2New Jersey$78,720$37.85
3California$71,510$34.38
4New York$68,085$32.73
5Connecticut$68,399$32.88
6Oregon$68,722$33.04
7Maryland$66,523$31.98
8Rhode Island$64,514$31.02
9Colorado$63,725$30.64
10Washington$65,383$31.43
11North Carolina$63,843$30.69
12Illinois$63,242$30.40
13Virginia$62,060$29.84
14Wisconsin$63,274$30.42
15District of Columbia$63,749$30.65
16Pennsylvania$61,368$29.50
17Alaska$60,978$29.32
18Arizona$56,244$27.04
19Texas$56,752$27.28
20Delaware$56,356$27.09
21Hawaii$60,593$29.13
22Michigan$58,301$28.03
23Ohio$55,690$26.77
24Wyoming$54,049$25.99
25Nevada$56,850$27.33
26Utah$54,619$26.26
27Alabama$53,766$25.85
28Vermont$55,731$26.79
29New Hampshire$56,555$27.19
30South Dakota$54,741$26.32
31Minnesota$54,526$26.21
32Missouri$54,850$26.37
33Iowa$54,417$26.16
34Maine$54,421$26.16
35Indiana$50,210$24.14
36Kansas$51,175$24.60
37Tennessee$49,465$23.78
38New Mexico$50,921$24.48
39Idaho$50,264$24.17
40Nebraska$49,025$23.57
41West Virginia$49,250$23.68
42Kentucky$50,432$24.25
43Oklahoma$50,628$24.34
44Georgia$46,566$22.39
45Florida$45,777$22.01
46North Dakota$43,924$21.12
47Arkansas$43,241$20.79
48Montana$47,997$23.08
49Louisiana$47,193$22.69
50South Carolina$46,657$22.43
51Mississippi$44,647$21.46

Highest paying cities for commissions analysts

The highest-paying cities for commissions analysts are Freehold, NJ, San Francisco, CA, and Boston, MA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Freehold, NJ$78,566$37.77
2San Francisco, CA$77,438$37.23
3Boston, MA$71,871$34.55
4Hartford, CT$68,523$32.94
5Portland, OR$68,345$32.86
6New York, NY$68,231$32.80
7College Park, MD$66,324$31.89
8Bellevue, WA$65,706$31.59
9Denver, CO$63,769$30.66
10Chicago, IL$63,464$30.51
11Detroit, MI$58,526$28.14
12San Antonio, TX$57,025$27.42
13Las Vegas, NV$56,447$27.14
14Scottsdale, AZ$56,309$27.07
15Duluth, MN$55,760$26.81
16Kansas City, MO$55,055$26.47
17Columbus, OH$55,031$26.46
18Huntsville, AL$54,311$26.11
19Olathe, KS$51,177$24.60
20Jeffersonville, IN$49,341$23.72

Commissions analyst salary details

A commissions analyst's salary ranges from $40,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $80,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is a commissions analyst's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$80,000$6,667$38
75th Percentile$68,000$5,667$33
Average$57,373$4,781$28
25th Percentile$47,000$3,917$23
10th Percentile$40,000$3,333$19

Highest paying commissions analyst jobs

The highest paying types of commissions analysts are staff analyst, senior analyst, and product analyst.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Analyst Sales$69,093$5,758$33.2277,023
Staff Analyst$99,158$8,263$47.67174,178
Data Analyst$74,342$6,195$35.74167,520
Business Analyst Internship$45,560$3,797$21.90157,977
Product Analyst$79,316$6,610$38.13176,369
Project Analyst$71,174$5,931$34.22207,513

How would you rate the starting salaries for commissions analysts, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?

Joel Stevenson

Founding Director USC Columbia Technology Incubator, Associate Director Faber Entrepreneurship Center, Senior Lecturer Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management, University of South Carolina

Don't know of a better starting salary than the one mentioned above-a lot of room for advancement.

Top companies hiring commissions analysts now:

  1. Cisco jobs (8)
  2. Hitachi Vantara jobs (5)
  3. IBM jobs (13)
  4. Thomson Reuters jobs (10)
  5. T-Mobile jobs (27)

Which companies pay commissions analysts the most?

Commissions analyst salaries at Meta and Mixpanel are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average commissions analyst salary at companies like RingCentral and Cradlepoint are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Meta$119,036$57.23
2Mixpanel$92,744$44.59
3RingCentral$85,837$41.27
4Cradlepoint$81,749$39.30
5Dynatrace$81,550$39.21
6Kiteworks$81,417$39.14
7T-Mobile$80,285$38.60
8ADTRAN$78,729$37.85
9Autodesk$74,531$35.83
10Datto$74,190$35.67
11Ziff Davis$74,176$35.66
12Coupa Software$72,922$35.06
13The Trade Desk$72,614$34.91
14UMB Bank$71,527$34.39
15Health First$69,696$33.51
16Okta$69,645$33.48
17Schneider Electric Industrial Services$69,068$33.21
18Airtable$68,988$33.17
19Airgas$68,919$33.13
20Centene$67,104$32.26

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Commissions Analyst salary by industry

The average commissions analyst salary varies across industries:

  • The average commissions analyst salary in the technology industry is $63,827, the highest of any industry.
  • The average commissions analyst salary in the finance industry is $59,575.
  • Commissions analysts in the transportation industry earn an average salary of $56,034, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for commissions analysts

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Technology$63,827$30.69
2Insurance$59,575$28.64
3Retail$59,461$28.59
4Telecommunication$57,637$27.71
5Transportation$56,034$26.94

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Commissions analyst salary trends

The average commissions analyst salary has risen by $6,002 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average commissions analyst earned $51,371 annually, but today, they earn $57,373 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for commissions analysts over the last decade.

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Average commissions analyst salary over time

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Commissions analyst salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$57,400$27.58+2.7%
2024$55,800$26.83+1.9%
2023$54,700$26.31+1.4%
2022$54,000$25.94+1.4%
2021$53,200$25.59+0.0%

Recently added commissions analyst salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
CGAPrincipal Commission AnalystHartford, CT06/14/2025$103,574
OracleSales Commission AnalystRocklin, CA06/10/2025$56,300
Ncino, Inc.Commission AnalystWilmington, NC05/29/2025$59,800
OracleSales Commission Analyst 2Rocklin, CA05/28/2025$56,300
Freedom ForeverCommissions AnalystChandler, AZ05/13/2025$50,000
Centene CorporationCommissions Analyst ISacramento, CA05/07/2025$39,736
The Trade DeskCommissions AnalystIrvine, CA04/28/2025$58,300
Place ShowroomCommissions AnalystLos Angeles, CA04/28/2025$58,436
AbbottCommissions and Bonus AnalystAustin, TX04/26/2025$75,300
EP Wealth AdvisorsCommissions AnalystVancouver, WA04/26/2025$80,000

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