Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
Typical experience: 0 to 3 years at the Analyst / Associate level, per widely used corporate career-level norms (Radford, Mercer, and SHRM career-level frameworks). Actual expectations vary by function, industry, and company size.
Gather and organize information on problems or procedures.
Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures.
Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
Document findings of study and prepare recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.
Plan study of work problems and procedures, such as organizational change, communications, information flow, integrated production methods, inventory control, or cost analysis.
Top skills:Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingJudgment and Decision Making
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Management Analyst pay by experience level
Entry level$63,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$80,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$105,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$138,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$177,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+8.8%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
98,100
projected openings per year
Growing faster than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Management Analyst salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
360,500 workers
$130,500
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
223,280 workers
$127,500
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
177,300 workers
$103,000
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
76,570 workers
$120,000
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
66,540 workers
$83,000
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
61,380 workers
$105,000
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
58,280 workers
$124,500
Management of Companies and Enterprises
52,380 workers
$117,000
Management of Companies and Enterprises
52,380 workers
$117,000
Insurance Carriers
43,000 workers
$104,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Who works in this role
About 1.1 million people held this occupation in the United States in 2025.
Women
40.7%
White
75.3%
Black or African American
9.1%
Asian
13%
Hispanic or Latino
9.6%
Race categories and Hispanic or Latino ethnicity overlap, so shares can sum to more than 100 percent. Figures describe this occupation across the national workforce, not any single employer. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey, Annual Averages, Table 11, 2025.
Pay trend
National median annual wage, 2020 to 2025: $87,660 to $101,860.
+16.2% over this period
Medians as published each May in the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics national estimates. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS.
Pay by experience level
How annual pay for this occupation spreads from newcomers to the highest paid, aged to 2026.
Entry10th percentile
$63,000
Early career25th percentile
$80,500
Median50th percentile
$105,500
Experienced75th percentile
$138,000
Top earners90th percentile
$177,500
Bands are the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages for this occupation nationally. Percentiles reflect the full mix of tenure, employer, and location, so they approximate but do not equal years of experience. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS national estimates.
Where this job pays most
Top-paying states for this occupation, average annual wage aged to 2026.
State averages for this occupation from the BLS OEWS state estimates. Cost of living differs by state; a higher wage does not always mean more buying power.
The abilities employers and analysts most associate with this occupation.
Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingJudgment and Decision Making
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET occupational database.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
Gather and organize information on problems or procedures.
Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures.
Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
Document findings of study and prepare recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.
Plan study of work problems and procedures, such as organizational change, communications, information flow, integrated production methods, inventory control, or cost analysis.
FLSA classification (typical)
Varies (typically Exempt if salaried) · Depends on duties and pay basis
Entry-level roles paid on a salary basis above the threshold typically qualify for the Professional or Administrative exemption. Roles paid hourly are Non-exempt regardless of duties. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
Pay outlook
Five-year pay outlook for this title
2026$118,000
2027$122,000
2028$126,500
2029$131,000
2030$135,500
2031$140,000
Projection assumes market wages keep rising about 3.5% a year, consistent with recent wage growth measured by the BLS Employment Cost Index. It reflects market movement for the title, not individual raises or promotions, which vary.
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The median market pay for a Management Analyst in the United States is about $118,000 per year in 2026, based on WePayFairly's market model.
What is the salary range for a Management Analyst?
Most Management Analyst pay falls between about $80,500 (25th percentile) and $138,000 (75th percentile), with top earners above $177,500.
What does a Management Analyst do?
Core responsibilities include: gather and organize information on problems or procedures; and confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures.
Is pay for Management Analyst roles growing?
Yes. The national median wage for this occupation moved from $87,660 in 2020 to $101,860 in 2025, a change of +16.2% in nominal dollars.
How this role compares
Management Analyst pays 25% above the average across 47 roles in the Business and Financial Operations job family (family average $94,500).
Similar-paying roles in Business and Financial Operations
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Management Analyst make?
The average base salary for a Management Analyst in the United States is $118,000 per year, or about $56.73 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $80,500 and $138,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Business and Financial Operations roles?
The Business and Financial Operations job family averages $94,500 across 47 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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