Data current as of October 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary
$84,000 / year
≈ $7,000 per month · $40.38 per hour
Low $65,500Average $84,000High $108,000
Figures reflect WePayFairly survey data aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. Range estimated at −20% / +25% around the aged average. State figures use estimated geographic differentials. Actual pay varies with experience, location, industry, and organization size.
Total cash compensation
Base salary plus target annual bonus. Target bonus opportunity scales with role level, so a higher base carries a higher target percentage.
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.
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About this role
Specialist Business Continuance/Disaster Recovery Analysis is a professional role delivering core work within the function, focused on Business Continuance/Disaster Recovery Analysis in the Information Technology job family.
The Information Technology function covers the design, build, security, and support of an organization's systems, infrastructure, applications, and data.
Typical experience: 3 to 6 years at the Specialist / Intermediate level, per widely used corporate career-level norms (Radford, Mercer, and SHRM career-level frameworks). Actual expectations vary by function, industry, and company size.
Execute programs and processes independently within defined scope
Own specific workstreams from planning through delivery
Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to complete assignments
Apply domain expertise to solve routine and moderately complex problems
Produce deliverables to established quality standards
Document methods and outcomes for team knowledge
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Exempt · Professional or Administrative exemption
Individual contributor roles at this level typically qualify for the Professional exemption (requiring advanced knowledge in a field of science or learning) or the Administrative exemption (office work related to management or general business operations with discretion on significant matters). 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.
Career ladder and pay outlook
Median base pay at each level of the Business Continuance/Disaster Recovery Analysis ladder. Titles vary by company; levels compare role scope.
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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Sources and assumptions
Modeled market estimate, aged to 2026. Underlying source families are BLS OEWS May 2025 for BLS-mapped occupations and the 2018–19 collection for corporate titles. Annual aging is compounded at approximately 3–4%; geographic, industry and company-size repricing are modeled. See the role details and methodology for the applicable source and assumptions.
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How much does a Specialist Business Continuance/Disaster Recovery Analysis make?
The median market pay for a Specialist Business Continuance/Disaster Recovery Analysis in the United States is about $84,000 per year in 2026, based on WePayFairly's market model.
What is the salary range for a Specialist Business Continuance/Disaster Recovery Analysis?
A typical market range for a Specialist Business Continuance/Disaster Recovery Analysis runs from about $71,500 to $96,500, with pay varying by company size, industry, and location.
How this role compares
Specialist Business Continuance/Disaster Recovery Analysis pays 52% below the average across 12,709 roles in the Information Technology job family (family average $174,000).
Career path: Business Continuance/Disaster Recovery Analysis
How much does a Specialist Business Continuance/Disaster Recovery Analysis make?
The average base salary for a Specialist Business Continuance/Disaster Recovery Analysis in the United States is $84,000 per year, or about $40.38 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $65,500 and $108,000 per year depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Information Technology roles?
The Information Technology job family averages $174,000 across 12,709 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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