Hiring a business analyst: the market today
The short answer ·
347 open postings ask for a business analyst as of Sep 25, 2026, from 117 employers. The median advertised minimum is $80,820. 196 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
347open postings
117employers hiring
$80,820median advertised minimum
196new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 222 postings with pay
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a business analyst?
Hard. 117 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Booz Allen Hamilton with 29 open postings.
What should I pay a business analyst?
Advertised minimums center on $80,820. The middle half runs from $67,466 to $97,938.