What are the main factors that influence an Executive Compensation Analyst's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Executive Compensation Analyst?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Executive Compensation Analyst roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Executive Compensation Analyst's salary?

An Executive Compensation Analyst's salary grows with experience: starting around $79,865 for beginners, reaching about $83,161 at mid-level, and approach $86,084 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Executive Compensation Analyst?

Executive Compensation Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Executive Compensation Analyst roles are District of Columbia $98,670, California $98,296, Massachusetts $96,986. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Executive Compensation Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Executive Compensation Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Executive Compensation Manager: $186,048; Senior Executive Compensation Analyst: $112,800; Executive Compensation Analyst III: $112,794; Level III Executive Compensation Analyst: $112,619; Executive Compensation: $86,520.

Executive Compensation Analyst Salary in Montana

How much does an Executive Compensation Analyst make in Montana? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Executive Compensation Analyst in Montana is $84,135 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, an Executive Compensation Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,536
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,417 to $91,150
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,390

10% $69,390

50% (Median) $84,135

90% $97,536

Executive Compensation Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,150	$7,596	$1,753	$44
Average	$84,135	$7,011	$1,618	$40
25th Percentile	$76,417	$6,368	$1,470	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Executive Compensation Analyst Salaries

An Executive Compensation Analyst's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Executive Compensation Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Executive Compensation Analyst's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $79,865
Early Career (1-2 years): $80,120
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $83,161
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $85,889
Expert (over 8 years): $86,084

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Executive Compensation Analyst	less than 1 year	$79,865
Early Career Level Executive Compensation Analyst	1-2 years	$80,120
Mid-Level Level Executive Compensation Analyst	2-4 years	$83,161
Senior-Level Level Executive Compensation Analyst	5-8 years	$85,889
Expert Level Executive Compensation Analyst	over 8 years	$86,084

How Do Executive Compensation Analyst Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Executive Compensation Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $98,670.
California: $98,296.
Massachusetts: $96,986.

District of Columbia $98,670 California $98,296 Massachusetts $96,986 Washington $96,630 New Jersey $96,594 Alaska $96,469 Connecticut $95,239 New York $94,740

Hawaii $93,145 Rhode Island $92,397 Maryland $91,889 Minnesota $91,193 Colorado $90,926 Illinois $90,837 Oregon $90,498 Delaware $90,249

New Hampshire $90,092 Virginia $89,741 Pennsylvania $88,716 Nevada $88,199 North Dakota $88,030 Michigan $87,762 Wisconsin $87,664 Vermont $87,468

Texas $86,925 Maine $86,889 Arizona $86,836 Ohio $86,773 Georgia $85,953 Indiana $85,543 Wyoming $85,463 Utah $85,338

Iowa $85,285 Kansas $84,857 Louisiana $84,732 North Carolina $84,688 Missouri $84,670 Florida $84,323 Montana $84,135 Nebraska $83,957

Kentucky $83,859 South Carolina $83,503 Tennessee $83,280 Idaho $83,191 New Mexico $82,540 Oklahoma $82,398 Alabama $81,872 South Dakota $80,990

Arkansas $80,508 West Virginia $80,250 Mississippi $79,475

Top Paying Cities for Executive Compensation Analyst

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Absarokee: $83,623
Acton: $85,648
Ashland: $83,559

Absarokee, MT $83,623

Acton, MT $85,648

Ashland, MT $83,559

Ballantine, MT $85,517

Bearcreek, MT $83,611

Belfry, MT $83,696

Bighorn, MT $83,422

Big Timber, MT $83,553

Birney, MT $83,500

Boyd, MT $84,376

Bridger, MT $84,049

Broadview, MT $85,174

Busby, MT $83,594

Clyde Park, MT $83,569

Columbus, MT $84,256

Cooke City, MT $83,405

Crow Agency, MT $83,666

Custer, MT $83,688

Decker, MT $83,579

Edgar, MT $85,330

Emigrant, MT $83,561

Fishtail, MT $83,490

Fromberg, MT $84,993

Gardiner, MT $83,564

Garryowen, MT $83,633

Grass Range, MT $83,478

Greycliff, MT $83,559

Hardin, MT $84,361

Fort Smith, MT $84,099

Harlowton, MT $83,524

Huntley, MT $85,938

Hysham, MT $83,464

Ingomar, MT $83,306

Joliet, MT $85,002

Lame Deer, MT $83,643

Laurel, MT $85,913

Lavina, MT $83,758

Livingston, MT $83,661

Lodge Grass, MT $83,680

Mc Leod, MT $83,379

Martinsdale, MT $83,433

Melstone, MT $83,464

Melville, MT $83,401

Molt, MT $85,407

Mosby, MT $83,349

Musselshell, MT $83,436

Nye, MT $83,480

Otter, MT $83,561

Park City, MT $85,323

Pompeys Pillar, MT $84,986

Pray, MT $83,519

Pryor, MT $85,034

Rapelje, MT $84,051

Red Lodge, MT $83,629

Reed Point, MT $83,525

Roberts, MT $83,982

Roscoe, MT $83,463

Roundup, MT $83,622

Ryegate, MT $83,449

Saint Xavier, MT $84,023

Sanders, MT $83,566

Sand Springs, MT $83,358

Shawmut, MT $83,422

Shepherd, MT $85,562

Silver Gate, MT $83,630

Springdale, MT $83,506

Sumatra, MT $83,358

Teigen, MT $83,479

Two Dot, MT $83,414

Wilsall, MT $83,487

Winnett, MT $83,420

Worden, MT $84,880

Wyola, MT $83,717

Billings, MT $86,013

Baker, MT $83,849

Wolf Point, MT $83,562

Antelope, MT $83,664

Bainville, MT $83,952

Brockton, MT $83,520

Brockway, MT $83,405

Circle, MT $83,468

Crane, MT $84,010

Culbertson, MT $83,704

Dagmar, MT $83,743

Fairview, MT $83,987

Flaxville, MT $83,455

Fort Peck, MT $83,415

Frazer, MT $83,512

Froid, MT $83,592

Glasgow, MT $83,556

Saint Marie, MT $83,911

Glentana, MT $83,416

Hinsdale, MT $83,397

Homestead, MT $83,592

Lambert, MT $83,541

Larslan, MT $83,404

Medicine Lake, MT $83,580

Nashua, MT $83,512

Opheim, MT $83,391

Outlook, MT $83,517

Peerless, MT $83,407

Plentywood, MT $83,649

Poplar, MT $83,577

Raymond, MT $83,586

Redstone, MT $83,410

Reserve, MT $83,492

Richey, MT $83,444

Richland, MT $83,397

Saco, MT $83,446

Savage, MT $83,692

Scobey, MT $83,520

Sidney, MT $84,007

Vandalia, MT $83,437

Vida, MT $83,463

Westby, MT $83,727

Whitetail, MT $83,396

Miles City, MT $83,569

Alzada, MT $83,497

Angela, MT $83,347

Alberton, MT $83,471

Arlee, MT $83,502

Bonner, MT $83,474

Charlo, MT $83,526

Clinton, MT $83,530

Condon, MT $83,381

Conner, MT $83,545

Corvallis, MT $83,656

Darby, MT $83,385

De Borgia, MT $83,212

Dixon, MT $83,452

Drummond, MT $83,497

Florence, MT $83,636

Frenchtown, MT $83,602

Grantsdale, MT $83,611

Hall, MT $83,480

Hamilton, MT $83,613

Pinesdale, MT $83,805

Haugan, MT $83,193

Helmville, MT $83,317

Heron, MT $83,224

Hot Springs, MT $83,375

Huson, MT $83,492

Lolo, MT $83,586

Lonepine, MT $83,405

Milltown, MT $83,798

Noxon, MT $83,190

Ovando, MT $83,308

Pablo, MT $83,824

Paradise, MT $83,500

Philipsburg, MT $83,480

Plains, MT $83,433

Polson, MT $83,564

Ravalli, MT $83,511

Ronan, MT $83,575

Saint Ignatius, MT $83,554

Saint Regis, MT $83,376

Saltese, MT $83,159

Seeley Lake, MT $83,520

Stevensville, MT $83,653

Sula, MT $83,356

Superior, MT $83,437

Thompson Falls, MT $83,318

Trout Creek, MT $83,241

Victor, MT $83,602

Kalispell, MT $83,636

Big Arm, MT $83,526

Bigfork, MT $83,522

Columbia Falls, MT $83,628

Coram, MT $83,520

Dayton, MT $83,537

Elmo, MT $83,439

Essex, MT $83,385

Eureka, MT $83,545

Fortine, MT $83,463

Hungry Horse, MT $83,725

Kila, MT $83,455

Lake Mc Donald, MT $83,530

Lakeside, MT $83,592

Libby, MT $83,420

Marion, MT $83,408

Martin City, MT $83,589

Olney, MT $83,396

Polebridge, MT $83,250

Proctor, MT $83,415

Rexford, MT $83,478

Rollins, MT $83,466

Somers, MT $83,581

Stryker, MT $83,381

Trego, MT $83,443

Troy, MT $83,190

West Glacier, MT $83,275

Whitefish, MT $83,586

Bloomfield, MT $83,489

Boyes, MT $83,516

Broadus, MT $83,541

Brusett, MT $83,407

Capitol, MT $83,341

Cohagen, MT $83,376

Colstrip, MT $83,716

Ekalaka, MT $83,521

Fallon, MT $83,610

Forsyth, MT $83,499

Glendive, MT $83,775

Hammond, MT $83,463

Hathaway, MT $83,556

Ismay, MT $83,489

Jordan, MT $83,425

Kinsey, MT $83,525

Lindsay, MT $83,420

Mildred, MT $83,609

Olive, MT $83,437

Plevna, MT $83,681

Powderville, MT $83,355

Rosebud, MT $83,396

Terry, MT $83,451

Volborg, MT $83,397

Wibaux, MT $83,742

Willard, MT $83,708

Great Falls, MT $79,965

Malmstrom A F B, MT $79,965

Augusta, MT $83,394

Babb, MT $83,424

Belt, MT $80,946

Black Eagle, MT $79,965

Brady, MT $82,602

Browning, MT $83,536

Buffalo, MT $83,472

Bynum, MT $83,462

Carter, MT $81,353

Cascade, MT $82,478

Choteau, MT $83,463

Coffee Creek, MT $83,470

Conrad, MT $83,539

Cut Bank, MT $83,483

Denton, MT $83,450

Dupuyer, MT $83,385

Dutton, MT $81,656

East Glacier Park, MT $83,349

Ethridge, MT $83,375

Fairfield, MT $82,805

Floweree, MT $80,132

Forest Grove, MT $83,438

Fort Benton, MT $82,863

Fort Shaw, MT $81,059

Galata, MT $83,397

Geraldine, MT $83,433

Geyser, MT $82,832

Heart Butte, MT $83,535

Highwood, MT $81,062

Hilger, MT $83,471

Hobson, MT $83,482

Judith Gap, MT $83,466

Kevin, MT $83,452

Ledger, MT $83,415

Lewistown, MT $83,618

Loma, MT $83,432

Lothair, MT $83,425

Moccasin, MT $83,487

Monarch, MT $82,563

Moore, MT $83,533

Neihart, MT $83,179

Oilmont, MT $83,409

Pendroy, MT $83,385

Power, MT $80,745

Raynesford, MT $82,467

Roy, MT $83,394

Sand Coulee, MT $79,965

Shelby, MT $83,541

Simms, MT $81,690

Stanford, MT $83,478

Stockett, MT $80,788

Sunburst, MT $83,482

Sun River, MT $80,639

Sweet Grass, MT $83,430

Biddle, MT $83,570

Ulm, MT $80,003

Valier, MT $83,470

Vaughn, MT $80,295

Winifred, MT $83,440

Havre, MT $83,598

Big Sandy, MT $83,457

Box Elder, MT $83,623

Chester, MT $83,469

Chinook, MT $83,484

Dodson, MT $83,453

Gildford, MT $83,438

Harlem, MT $83,553

Hays, MT $83,587

Hingham, MT $83,439

Hogeland, MT $83,425

Inverness, MT $83,419

Joplin, MT $83,439

Kremlin, MT $83,437

Lloyd, MT $83,315

Loring, MT $83,393

Malta, MT $83,497

Rudyard, MT $83,458

Turner, MT $83,445

Whitewater, MT $83,408

Whitlash, MT $83,350

Zortman, MT $83,505

Zurich, MT $83,391

Helena, MT $79,733

Basin, MT $81,475

Boulder, MT $82,367

Canyon Creek, MT $80,622

Clancy, MT $79,868

East Helena, MT $79,680

Fort Harrison, MT $79,680

Jefferson City, MT $80,441

Lincoln, MT $83,460

Marysville, MT $80,524

Radersburg, MT $82,499

Ringling, MT $83,366

Toston, MT $82,816

Townsend, MT $81,588

White Sulphur Springs, MT $83,122

Winston, MT $80,607

Wolf Creek, MT $82,308

Butte, MT $83,456

Alder, MT $83,428

Anaconda, MT $83,641

Avon, MT $81,416

Belgrade, MT $83,741

Bozeman, MT $83,794

Big Sky, MT $83,732

Cameron, MT $83,373

Cardwell, MT $83,553

Deer Lodge, MT $82,949

Dell, MT $83,144

Dillon, MT $83,492

Divide, MT $83,469

Elliston, MT $80,738

Ennis, MT $83,604

Gallatin Gateway, MT $83,556

Garrison, MT $82,539

Glen, MT $83,465

Gold Creek, MT $83,090

Harrison, MT $83,577

Jackson, MT $83,251

Lima, MT $83,204

Mc Allister, MT $83,588

Manhattan, MT $83,717

Melrose, MT $83,475

Norris, MT $83,474

Polaris, MT $83,373

Pony, MT $83,594

Ramsay, MT $83,638

Sheridan, MT $83,623

Silver Star, MT $83,621

Three Forks, MT $83,651

Twin Bridges, MT $83,552

Virginia City, MT $83,581

Warm Springs, MT $83,629

West Yellowstone, MT $83,535

Whitehall, MT $83,639

Willow Creek, MT $83,614

Wisdom, MT $83,272

Wise River, MT $83,418

Missoula, MT $83,924

Executive Compensation Analyst Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Executive Compensation Analyst roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 65% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Executive Compensation Analyst positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Executive Compensation Analyst as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Executive Compensation Analyst

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$100,962	$49.0	20%
Internet	$99,280	$48.0	18%
Energy & Utilities	$96,756	$47.0	15%
Pharmaceuticals	$95,914	$46.0	14%
Biotechnology	$94,232	$45.0	12%

Executive Compensation Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Executive Compensation Analyst's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$76,417

Average $84,135/year

$91,150

$6,368

Average $7,011/month

$7,596

$1,470

Average $1,618/week

$1,753

$37

Average $40/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,150	$7,596	$1,753	$44
Average	$84,135	$7,011	$1,618	$40
25th Percentile	$76,417	$6,368	$1,470	$37

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