Hiring a business analyst: the market today
The short answer ·
379 open postings ask for a business analyst as of Oct 12, 2026, from 145 employers. The median advertised pay is $110,024, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 251 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
379open postings
145employers hiring
$110,024median advertised pay
251new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-10-12
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 242 postings with pay
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a business analyst?
Hard. 145 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Lockheed Martin with 34 open postings.
What should I pay a business analyst?
Advertised pay centers on $110,024. The middle half runs from $91,696 to $132,500.