How much does a business analyst make?

It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 1 960 000 kr in Norway; CHF 129'000 in Switzerland; € 133.000 in Netherlands, and more.

Which country pays business analysts the most?

Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 1 960 000 kr per year ($209,803).

Which country pays business analysts the least?

Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱993,000 per year (local currency).

Is business analyst a growing career?

Employment for this occupation is projected at about +10% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.

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Business Analyst Salary by Country

Covered in 40 countries, with Norway leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered

10-yr outlook

+10%

projected growth

Business Analyst pay worldwide: Norway leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Business Analyst is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Norway leads near $209,803 (1 960 000 kr local) while Philippines sits near $15,903 (₱993,000 local) — about 13.2×.

Business analysts bridge business needs and technical solutions with data and process insight. Common screening skills include Requirements, SQL, Process mapping, and Communication.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life. Outlook for the occupation is sketched at +10% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Norway, Switzerland is next on the USD ranking at about $159,529. Related finance & business titles include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, Project Manager, and Sales Manager. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Business Analyst pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into Norway.

Skills commonly listed: Requirements, SQL, Process mapping, Communication, and BI. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Business Analyst list is telling you

Norway leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at 1 960 000 kr ($209,803). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Norway business analyst page before treating the rank as a plan.

Business Analyst salary by country

Country	Per year	Per month
United States	$104,000	$8,700
United Kingdom	$129,205	$10,835
Canada	$120,465	$10,027
Australia	$154,027	$12,824
Germany	$145,112	$12,073
France	$132,343	$11,029
Netherlands	$154,400	$12,886
Switzerland	$159,529	$13,356
Singapore	$143,898	$12,031
India	$20,693	$1,725
Japan	$94,688	$7,890
South Korea	$114,671	$9,556
Poland	$102,426	$8,527
Brazil	$44,021	$3,668
United Arab Emirates	$89,040	$7,434
Mexico	$49,977	$4,163
Ireland	$130,021	$10,796
Spain	$104,481	$8,707
Italy	$97,980	$8,126
Sweden	$132,558	$11,043
Norway	$209,803	$17,480
Denmark	$142,083	$11,835
Belgium	$147,434	$12,306
Austria	$127,699	$10,680
Portugal	$73,949	$6,153
Finland	$118,412	$9,868
China	$74,820	$6,235
Hong Kong	$100,908	$8,407
New Zealand	$98,826	$8,226
Indonesia	$18,438	$1,537
Philippines	$15,903	$1,326
Vietnam	$18,752	$1,563
Thailand	$37,089	$3,091
Malaysia	$59,346	$4,941
Israel	$122,094	$10,169
Saudi Arabia	$64,533	$5,387
Turkey	$43,708	$3,642
Argentina	$18,324	$1,527
Colombia	$35,650	$2,971
South Africa	$33,881	$2,823

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

RequirementsSQLProcess mappingCommunicationBI

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a business analyst make?: It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 1 960 000 kr in Norway; CHF 129'000 in Switzerland; € 133.000 in Netherlands, and more.
Which country pays business analysts the most?: Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 1 960 000 kr per year ($209,803).
Which country pays business analysts the least?: Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱993,000 per year (local currency).
Is business analyst a growing career?: Employment for this occupation is projected at about +10% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do business analysts need?: Common skills include Requirements, SQL, Process mapping, Communication, and BI. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other finance & business jobs are similar?: Related roles include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, Project Manager, and Sales Manager. Compare pay on each job page.