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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

Booz Allen Hamilton29
Leidos21
Guidehouse20
DXC Technology16
CACI International16

Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25

What it pays

Lower quartile$67,466
Median$80,820
Upper quartile$97,938

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.