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 Software Support Analyst in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $76,069, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $75,198, Information Technology with a median total pay of $69,850, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $69,159, and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $64,750.
Energy, Mining & Utilities
The top paying company in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Software Support Analyst is Weatherford.
Frequently asked questions about Software Support Analyst salaries
The average salary for Software Support Analyst is $88,853 per year or $43 per hour, with top earners making up to $137,839 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $71,000 (25th percentile) to $112,250 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 488 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Support Analyst employees.
The highest salary for Software Support Analyst is $112,250 per year, $9,354 per month or $54 per hour.
The lowest salary for Software Support Analyst is $71,000 per year, $5,917 per month or $34 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Software Support Analyst ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $109,162 per year (estimate) and goes up to $278,141 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.