Principal Analyst Salary in Madison, Wisconsin

Principal Analyst Salary in Madison, WI

How much does a Principal Analyst make in Madison, WI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Analyst in Madison, WI is $141,387. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $99,470 to a high of $176,267, with most professionals earning between $119,446 and $159,644.

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10th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $99,470 Madison,WI March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $119,446 Madison,WI March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $141,387 Madison,WI March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $159,644 Madison,WI March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Principal Analyst Salary $176,267 Madison,WI March 01, 2025
25% $119,446 10% $99,470 90% $176,267 75% $159,644 $141,387 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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119446
159644
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163139
143164
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Analyst in Madison, WI. The base salary for Principal Analyst ranges from $119,446 to $159,644 with the average base salary of $141,387. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $120,832 to $163,139 with the average total cash compensation of $143,164.

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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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