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The Senior Telecom Analyst role offers an average salary of $72,415 per year. This figure can fluctuate based on various elements including geographic location, years of experience, and the specific industry you work in. For instance, analysts in metropolitan areas may earn higher wages due to demand and cost of living.
In states like California and New York, salaries can be considerably higher than the national average, reflecting local market conditions and demand for skilled analysts. For example:
Additionally, industries such as telecommunications, finance, and information technology tend to offer more competitive salaries for Senior Telecom Analysts. These roles typically require a combination of technical expertise and analytical skills, making them vital in optimizing telecommunications systems.
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The highest-paying states for senior telecom analysts are Alaska, Idaho, and California. The lowest average senior telecom analyst salary states are Colorado, North Carolina, and Wisconsin.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $95,838 | $46.08 |
| 2 | Idaho | $90,498 | $43.51 |
| 3 | Virginia | $85,267 | $40.99 |
| 4 | Utah | $83,780 | $40.28 |
| 5 | California | $87,600 | $42.12 |
| 6 | New Mexico | $82,522 | $39.67 |
| 7 | New York | $82,708 | $39.76 |
| 8 | Vermont | $82,545 | $39.69 |
| 9 | Montana | $81,221 | $39.05 |
| 10 | Nevada | $78,058 | $37.53 |
| 11 | Texas | $77,412 | $37.22 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $75,934 | $36.51 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $80,817 | $38.85 |
| 14 | Washington | $84,035 | $40.40 |
| 15 | Maine | $83,244 | $40.02 |
| 16 | Georgia | $76,006 | $36.54 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $79,297 | $38.12 |
| 18 | Hawaii | $81,650 | $39.25 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $80,086 | $38.50 |
| 20 | Arkansas | $77,557 | $37.29 |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $76,562 | $36.81 |
| 22 | Arizona | $71,854 | $34.55 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $75,207 | $36.16 |
| 24 | Tennessee | $72,242 | $34.73 |
| 25 | Mississippi | $75,000 | $36.06 |
| 26 | Louisiana | $77,365 | $37.19 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $76,842 | $36.94 |
| 28 | Oregon | $78,221 | $37.61 |
| 29 | Delaware | $72,324 | $34.77 |
| 30 | Maryland | $69,820 | $33.57 |
| 31 | Ohio | $67,713 | $32.55 |
| 32 | Iowa | $74,457 | $35.80 |
| 33 | West Virginia | $68,661 | $33.01 |
| 34 | Wyoming | $67,314 | $32.36 |
| 35 | Illinois | $65,204 | $31.35 |
| 36 | Indiana | $67,080 | $32.25 |
| 37 | Minnesota | $69,617 | $33.47 |
| 38 | Michigan | $66,507 | $31.97 |
| 39 | Alabama | $60,730 | $29.20 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $66,011 | $31.74 |
| 41 | Pennsylvania | $64,576 | $31.05 |
| 42 | Colorado | $61,637 | $29.63 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $65,857 | $31.66 |
| 44 | North Carolina | $61,592 | $29.61 |
| 45 | Kansas | $63,432 | $30.50 |
| 46 | Connecticut | $64,462 | $30.99 |
| 47 | Florida | $54,816 | $26.35 |
| 48 | Missouri | $59,525 | $28.62 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $63,064 | $30.32 |
| 50 | New Hampshire | $63,147 | $30.36 |
| 51 | Wisconsin | $61,057 | $29.35 |
The highest-paying cities for senior telecom analysts are San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, and Lexington, MA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $96,147 | $46.22 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $82,879 | $39.85 |
| 3 | Lexington, MA | $80,689 | $38.79 |
| 4 | Dallas, TX | $77,751 | $37.38 |
| 5 | Atlanta, GA | $76,341 | $36.70 |
| 6 | Scottsdale, AZ | $71,926 | $34.58 |
| 7 | Pittsburgh, PA | $63,783 | $30.66 |
| 8 | Englewood, CO | $61,646 | $29.64 |
| 9 | La Crosse, WI | $60,249 | $28.97 |
A senior telecom analyst's salary ranges from $53,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $97,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $97,000 | $8,083 | $47 |
| 75th Percentile | $84,000 | $7,000 | $40 |
| Average | $72,415 | $6,035 | $35 |
| 25th Percentile | $61,000 | $5,083 | $29 |
| 10th Percentile | $53,000 | $4,417 | $25 |
The highest paying types of senior telecom analysts are communications systems engineer, lead data architect, and telecommunications consultant.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voice Engineer | $92,457 | $7,705 | $44.45 | 8,657 |
| Lead Data Architect | $112,015 | $9,335 | $53.85 | 150,424 |
| Communications Systems Engineer | $127,832 | $10,653 | $61.46 | 105,092 |
| Network Developer | $95,507 | $7,959 | $45.92 | 168,647 |
| Analyst | $73,007 | $6,084 | $35.10 | 253,138 |
| NOC Analyst | $54,953 | $4,579 | $26.42 | 36,258 |
Top companies hiring senior telecom analysts now:
Senior telecom analyst salaries at Salesforce and General Dynamics are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average senior telecom analyst salary at companies like UPMC and Viasat are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salesforce | $83,099 | $39.95 |
| 2 | General Dynamics | $75,567 | $36.33 |
| 3 | UPMC | $74,752 | $35.94 |
| 4 | Viasat | $71,826 | $34.53 |
| 5 | Fresenius Medical Care North America Holdings Limited Partnership | $70,556 | $33.92 |
| 6 | Pyramid Technology Solutions | $68,324 | $32.85 |
| 7 | Piedmont Healthcare | $65,379 | $31.43 |
| 8 | UnitedHealth Group | $63,443 | $30.50 |
The average senior telecom analyst salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finance | $89,779 | $43.16 |
| 2 | Telecommunication | $81,814 | $39.33 |
| 3 | Utilities | $81,754 | $39.30 |
| 4 | Technology | $78,291 | $37.64 |
| 5 | Professional | $77,120 | $37.08 |
| 6 | Real Estate | $72,676 | $34.94 |
The average senior telecom analyst salary has risen by $16,176 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average senior telecom analyst earned $56,239 annually, but today, they earn $72,415 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for senior telecom analysts over the last decade.
Compare senior telecom analyst salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare senior telecom analyst salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $72,400 | $34.81 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $70,000 | $33.67 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $68,400 | $32.91 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | $65,700 | $31.59 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | $63,500 | $30.55 | +1.0% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Senior SA, Telecom Ai/Ml | San Francisco, CA | 09/07/2024 | $138,200 |
| Compucom | SR. Telecom Operations Analyst | Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ | 07/08/2024 | $93,915 |
| Compucom | SR. Telecom Operations Analyst | Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ | 07/08/2024 | $93,915 |
| NYU Langone Medical Center | Senior II Analyst-Telecom (1124514_Rr00088427) | New York, NY | 03/03/2024 | $97,590 |
| Randstad Us | Senior Telecom Analyst | Atlanta, GA | 01/23/2024 | $90,576 |
| ADT Security Services, Inc. | Senior Telecom Analyst | Aurora, CO | 08/15/2023 | $52,921 |
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