Business Analyst hourly rate
A senior Business Analyst typically receives $75 an hour as a part-time contractor in the United States, against a market median wage of $51.32. Below: percentiles and rates for every country we cover, by level and format.
Business Analyst pay in the United States
National wage percentiles for the role. Full United States page.
| Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30.55 | $660 | $63,500 |
| 25th | $39.28 | $850 | $81,700 |
| Median | $51.32 | $1,110 | $106,700 |
| 75th | $67.19 | $1,460 | $139,800 |
| 90th | $86.47 | $1,870 | $179,900 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025; aged to October 2026.
Business Analyst rates by country
| Country | 10th | Median wage | 90th | Contractor rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $30.55 | $51.32 | $86.47 | $75 |
| Canada | CA$30.91 | CA$45.48 | CA$62.99 | CA$65 |
| United Kingdom | £16.51 | £27.66 | £47.50 | £40 |
| Austria | €15.32 | €28.68 | €42.65 | €40 |
| Belgium | €19.99 | €42.64 | €64.38 | €60 |
| Bulgaria | €5.55 | €11.68 | €23.32 | €17 |
| Croatia | €8.25 | €16.13 | €25.68 | €23 |
| Cyprus | €9.93 | €19.78 | €44.15 | €30 |
| Czechia | €8.24 | €15.24 | €22.07 | €22 |
| Denmark | €21.19 | €36.80 | €48.96 | €55 |
| Estonia | €8.08 | €17.26 | €26.47 | €25 |
| Finland | €16.32 | €26.69 | €37.30 | €40 |
| France | €13.78 | €24.05 | €37.97 | €35 |
| Germany | €15.10 | €31.40 | €49.80 | €45 |
| Greece | €7.21 | €13.26 | €20.23 | €19 |
| Hungary | €7.14 | €14.50 | €24.77 | €21 |
| Ireland | €20.61 | €40.30 | €80.29 | €60 |
| Italy | €13.65 | €23.18 | €38.63 | €35 |
| Latvia | €6.92 | €15.57 | €27.58 | €23 |
| Lithuania | €8.60 | €17.44 | €29.03 | €25 |
| Luxembourg | €20.61 | €38.38 | €70.48 | €55 |
| Malta | €6.93 | €13.76 | €21.42 | €20 |
| Netherlands | €14.92 | €29.57 | €42.81 | €45 |
| Poland | €9.16 | €17.88 | €30.80 | €25 |
| Portugal | €10.17 | €15.46 | €31.80 | €22 |
| Romania | €6.95 | €13.69 | €26.45 | €20 |
| Slovakia | €6.52 | €11.99 | €17.84 | €17 |
| Slovenia | €11.06 | €18.95 | €29.22 | €25 |
| Spain | €11.19 | €20.10 | €34.02 | €30 |
| Sweden | €15.31 | €23.96 | €31.04 | €35 |
Hourly figures in local currency. Contractor rate is the typical Deftridge rate for a senior Business Analyst in the regular role format.
Business Analyst pay by US state
Typical contractor rate, highest first.
By level and format
United States. A manager earns 1.20 times the senior rate; a one-off task pays a higher hourly rate than a standing role because the work is fixed-scope.
| Level | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Specialist | $65 |
| Senior | $75 |
| Manager | $90 |
Questions about Business Analyst rates
What is the typical hourly rate for a Business Analyst?
In the United States the typical rate for a senior Business Analyst is $75 an hour (market median wage $51.32). Rates vary by country, state and level; the tables above list them.
Is this a salary?
No. The market median is an employee wage for reference. The Deftridge rate is what a part-time contractor in that role receives per hour, before tax.
How does level change the rate?
Levels scale the rate: specialist 0.85, senior 1.00, manager 1.20, director 1.45 and executive 1.75 of the senior rate, inside the country floor and cap.
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