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A Purchase Price Analyst specializes in evaluating pricing strategies and cost management. According to recent data, the average salary for this position is $60,677 per year, with variations based on factors such as experience and geographic location. For instance, entry-level analysts may earn around $45,000, while those with significant experience can command salaries exceeding $80,000.
As analysts progress in their careers, their earning potential increases significantly. Junior analysts typically start at lower salaries, but with experience, they can see substantial raises. In fact, analysts with over ten years of experience often report salaries in the upper range of the spectrum.
Location plays a crucial role in salary determination. States with a high cost of living, such as California and New York, typically offer higher salaries compared to states with lower living costs. For example, a Purchase Price Analyst in San Francisco might earn around $75,000, while similar positions in less urban areas may offer around $55,000.
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The average purchase price analyst salary in Colorado, Washington, and Alaska are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average purchase price analyst salary states are Iowa, Nevada, and Mississippi.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | $79,019 | $37.99 |
| 2 | Maryland | $73,874 | $35.52 |
| 3 | Virginia | $71,798 | $34.52 |
| 4 | Alaska | $76,613 | $36.83 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $75,023 | $36.07 |
| 6 | New York | $72,690 | $34.95 |
| 7 | Washington | $78,777 | $37.87 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $72,551 | $34.88 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $69,910 | $33.61 |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $73,499 | $35.34 |
| 11 | Oregon | $70,095 | $33.70 |
| 12 | Michigan | $63,638 | $30.60 |
| 13 | Delaware | $61,926 | $29.77 |
| 14 | California | $67,910 | $32.65 |
| 15 | Alabama | $59,588 | $28.65 |
| 16 | Maine | $64,977 | $31.24 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $62,691 | $30.14 |
| 18 | Georgia | $59,101 | $28.41 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $57,884 | $27.83 |
| 20 | Texas | $58,095 | $27.93 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $57,387 | $27.59 |
| 22 | Illinois | $58,885 | $28.31 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $61,320 | $29.48 |
| 24 | Ohio | $57,511 | $27.65 |
| 25 | South Dakota | $60,019 | $28.86 |
| 26 | Missouri | $58,998 | $28.36 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $59,782 | $28.74 |
| 28 | Vermont | $60,958 | $29.31 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $57,565 | $27.68 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $57,043 | $27.42 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $55,533 | $26.70 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $56,813 | $27.31 |
| 33 | Kansas | $56,598 | $27.21 |
| 34 | Indiana | $56,318 | $27.08 |
| 35 | Arizona | $54,462 | $26.18 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $55,874 | $26.86 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $55,350 | $26.61 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $56,698 | $27.26 |
| 39 | Wyoming | $51,770 | $24.89 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $53,790 | $25.86 |
| 41 | Utah | $51,880 | $24.94 |
| 42 | Florida | $52,533 | $25.26 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $55,194 | $26.54 |
| 44 | Idaho | $54,225 | $26.07 |
| 45 | Montana | $53,556 | $25.75 |
| 46 | Nevada | $50,031 | $24.05 |
| 47 | North Dakota | $48,947 | $23.53 |
| 48 | Iowa | $50,407 | $24.23 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $46,915 | $22.56 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $47,155 | $22.67 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $49,240 | $23.67 |
The highest-paying cities for purchase price analysts are Seattle, WA, Saddle Brook, NJ, and Los Angeles, CA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $79,354 | $38.15 |
| 2 | Saddle Brook, NJ | $75,208 | $36.16 |
| 3 | Los Angeles, CA | $65,966 | $31.71 |
| 4 | Culver City, CA | $65,952 | $31.71 |
| 5 | Buena Park, CA | $65,720 | $31.60 |
A purchase price analyst's salary ranges from $43,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $84,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $84,000 | $7,000 | $40 |
| 75th Percentile | $72,000 | $6,000 | $35 |
| Average | $60,677 | $5,056 | $29 |
| 25th Percentile | $51,000 | $4,250 | $25 |
| 10th Percentile | $43,000 | $3,583 | $21 |
The highest paying types of purchase price analysts are senior consultant, management consultant, and staff analyst.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Consultant | $87,214 | $7,268 | $41.93 | 128,033 |
| Management Consultant | $99,360 | $8,280 | $47.77 | 153,045 |
| Consultant | $78,912 | $6,576 | $37.94 | 171,733 |
| Analyst | $73,007 | $6,084 | $35.10 | 253,138 |
| Control Analyst | $69,598 | $5,800 | $33.46 | 133,321 |
| Business Operations Analyst | $63,423 | $5,285 | $30.49 | 208,754 |
Top companies hiring purchase price analysts now:
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazon | $80,415 | $38.66 |
| 2 | Kepco | $64,170 | $30.85 |
| 3 | 99 Ranch Market | $58,850 | $28.29 |
The average purchase price analyst salary has risen by $6,348 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average purchase price analyst earned $54,329 annually, but today, they earn $60,677 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for purchase price analysts over the last decade.
Compare purchase price analyst salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare purchase price analyst salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $60,700 | $29.17 | +2.7% |
| 2025 | $59,000 | $28.37 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $57,900 | $27.82 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $57,100 | $27.44 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | $56,300 | $27.06 | +0.0% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garud Technology Services | Acquisition & Cost/Price SME | Washington, DC | 02/18/2025 | $120,000 |
| Garud Technology Services | Acquisition & Cost/Price SME | Washington, DC | 01/26/2025 | $120,000 |
| Garud Technology Services | Acquisition & Cost/Price SME | Washington, DC | 10/14/2024 | $120,000 |
| Garud Technology Services | Acquisition & Cost/Price SME | Washington, DC | 07/16/2024 | $120,000 |
| Garud Technology Services | Acquisition & Cost/Price SME | Washington, DC | 07/16/2024 | $120,000 |
| Garud Technology Services | Acquisition & Cost/Price SME | Washington, DC | 05/17/2024 | $120,000 |
| Garud Technology Services | Acquisition & Cost/Price SME | Washington, DC | 03/18/2024 | $120,000 |
| Garud Technology Services | Acquisition & Cost/Price SME | Washington, DC | 02/17/2024 | $120,000 |
| Garud Technology Services | Acquisition & Cost/Price SME | Washington, DC | 12/06/2023 | $120,000 |
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