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Business Analyst Salary in Salt Lake City, Utah

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$97,196/ year

Median Business Analyst in Salt Lake City, UT

$56,039
10th
$68,340
25th
$97,196
Median
$132,600
75th
$161,772
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$97,196
Total compensation (est.)
$111,775
Bonus range
$3,350 – $15,600
Mean salary
$103,028

How This Compares

Salt Lake City, UT median
$97,196
Utah median
$97,196
National median
$95,290+2.0%

Cost of living in Salt Lake City is 2% above the national average. Salary of $97,196 here is equivalent to $95,290 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$69,981-28.0%
3-5 years
$88,448-9.0%
6-10 years
$108,860+12.0%
10+ years
$134,130+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$85,532-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$97,196
Enterprise (5,000+)
$114,691+18.0%

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Business Analyst Salaries in Nearby Cities

West Valley City, UT$95,290/yr
Provo, UT$95,290/yr
West Jordan, UT$95,290/yr
Orem, UT$95,290/yr
Sandy, UT$95,290/yr

Related Jobs in Salt Lake City

Marketing Manager$141,505/yr
Human Resources Manager$139,077/yr
Operations Manager$132,212/yr
Sales Manager$133,212/yr
Account Manager$133,212/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$47/hr
Monthly gross$8,100/mo
25th percentile$68,340/yr
75th percentile$132,600/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Utah Unemployment

Dec 2025

3.6%

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Business Analyst salary in Salt Lake City?

The median Business Analyst salary in Salt Lake City is $97,196 per year, with a range from $68,340 at the 25th percentile to $132,600 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Business Analyst pay in Salt Lake City compare to the national average?

Business Analyst salaries in Salt Lake City are 2% above the national median of $95,290. After adjusting for Salt Lake City's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $95,290 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Business Analyst salaries in Salt Lake City?

In Salt Lake City, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Business Analyst roles start around $56,039, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $161,772 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Salt Lake City a good place for Business Analyst jobs?

Salt Lake City offers a Business Analyst median of $97,196, which is 2% above the US median of $95,290. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Salt Lake City is 2% more expensive than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Business Analyst salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Business Analyst in Salt Lake City is $132,600, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.