How Much Does an It Business Analyst Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$105,850
IT business analysts in the U.S. earn a median of $105,850 a year, or $50.89 an hour. Half of IT business analysts earn more than $105,850 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $167,710.
Pay percentiles for IT business analysts
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32.37 | $67,340 |
| 25th | $39.84 | $82,860 |
| 50th (median) | $50.89 | $105,850 |
| 75th | $64.48 | $134,110 |
| 90th | $80.63 | $167,710 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for IT business analysts
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $134,630 | $64.73 | +27% |
| Washington | $129,410 | $62.22 | +22% |
| Massachusetts | $128,240 | $61.66 | +21% |
| Colorado | $127,750 | $61.42 | +21% |
| California | $127,720 | $61.40 | +21% |
| New Jersey | $122,890 | $59.08 | +16% |
| Oregon | $121,620 | $58.47 | +15% |
| Virginia | $120,840 | $58.09 | +14% |
| District of Columbia | $116,820 | $56.16 | +10% |
| Maryland | $113,610 | $54.62 | +7% |
| United States | $105,850 | $50.89 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many IT business analysts are there?
BLS counts about 519,530 IT business analysts employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Computer Systems Analysts”. The most jobs are in California (59,060), Texas (47,990) and Florida (35,270).
The mean (average) annual wage is $114,610, higher than the median of $105,850.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $8,821
- Biweekly
- $4,071
- Weekly
- $2,036
- Daily (8 hours)
- $407
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do IT business analysts make an hour?
The median hourly wage for IT business analysts is $50.89. The middle 50% earn between $39.84 and $64.48 an hour.
Which state pays IT business analysts the most?
Rhode Island has the highest median wage for IT business analysts at $134,630, +27% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for IT business analysts?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of IT business analysts earn less than $67,340 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.