Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.
Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Lead Analyst in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $143,010, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $140,209, Financial Services with a median total pay of $130,477, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $130,205, and Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $127,191.
Government & Public Administration
The top paying company in Government & Public Administration for Lead Analyst is MITRE.
Recent salaries shared by Lead Analyst
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Lead Analyst
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1-3 years
$160K/yr
($139K • $21K)
North Wilmington, MA
submitted on Mar 25, 2026
$160K/yr
$139K • $21K
Lead Analyst
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4-6 years
$135K - $155K/yr
West Palm Beach, FL
submitted on Mar 24, 2026
$135K - $155K/yr
Lead Analyst
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1-3 years
$93K/yr
($93K • $0)
Washington, DC
submitted on Mar 18, 2026
$93K/yr
$93K • $0
Lead Analyst
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15+ years
$122K - $141K/yr
Tampa, FL
submitted on Mar 16, 2026
$122K - $141K/yr
Lead Analyst
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7-9 years
$134K/yr
($123K • $11K)
Atlanta, GA
submitted on Mar 13, 2026
$134K/yr
$123K • $11K
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Frequently asked questions about Lead Analyst salaries
The average salary for Lead Analyst is $136,310 per year or $66 per hour, with top earners making up to $217,304 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $107,410 (25th percentile) to $174,796 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 3222 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Analyst employees.
The highest salary for Lead Analyst is $174,796 per year, $14,566 per month or $84 per hour.
The lowest salary for Lead Analyst is $107,410 per year, $8,951 per month or $52 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Lead Analyst ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $85,054 per year (estimate) and goes up to $289,734 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
