Role Intelligence
Business Analyst
Analysis from 8 job postings — 0.2% of all scored jobs
8
Jobs Analyzed
0.2%
Demand Rate
—
Avg Salary
—
Median Salary
101
Open right now
92
Added last 30 days
48%
Disclose salary
12d
Median posting age
Skill Snapshot
Top Skills for Business Analyst
Based on 8 scored postings
What Does a Business Analyst Do?
Role overview based on 8 scored job postings.
A Business Analyst drives outcomes across Bachelor's Degree and related areas. Based on 8 scored postings, this role requires a mix of technical and strategic skills at varying depth levels.
What employers are looking for:
- •Bachelor's Degree at L5 — required in 38% of postings. Most roles expect independent execution, not just awareness.
Required Skills
Skills ranked by frequency across 8 postings. L-levels show the depth employers require.
Salary Insights
Compensation data from 2 postings with disclosed salary.
Cross-Company Leveling Equivalence (L3–L8)
Standardized IC Ladder & Total Compensation Percentiles
| Band | Meta | Microsoft | Amazon | Apple | P25 / P50 / P75 TC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L3 (Entry / Associate) | L3 (SWE II) | E3 (SWE III) | 59–60 (SDE) | L4 (SDE I) | ICT2 | $152K / $175K / $195K |
| L4 (Mid-Level / SWE II) | L4 (SWE III) | E4 (SWE IV) | 61–62 (SDE II) | L5 (SDE II) | ICT3 | $200K / $230K / $265K |
| L5 (Senior (Terminal IC)) | L5 (Senior SWE) | E5 (Senior SWE) | 62–64 (Senior SDE) | L5 / L6 (SDE III) | ICT4 | $280K / $330K / $385K |
| L6 (Staff / Tech Lead) | L6 (Staff SWE) | E6 (Staff SWE) | 65–66 (Principal SDE) | L7 (Principal SDE) | ICT5 | $395K / $470K / $560K |
| L7 (Senior Staff / Principal) | L7 (Sr Staff SWE) | E7 (Sr Staff SWE) | 67 (Partner SDE) | L8 (Sr Principal) | ICT6 | $565K / $680K / $815K |
| L8 (Distinguished / Fellow) | L8 (Principal / Distinguished) | E8 (Principal / Director) | 68–70 (Distinguished / Technical Fellow) | L8+ (Distinguished) | Fellow | $800K / $980K / $1200K |
Common Skill Gaps
Skills where applicants most frequently fall short of the required depth.
Top Hiring Companies
Companies with the most active Business Analyst postings in the scored dataset.
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View 8+ ListingsFrequently Asked Questions
The top skills for Business Analyst roles are Bachelor's Degree. Most positions require these at L5 depth or higher, meaning employers want candidates who can work independently, not just have surface awareness.
Salary data for Business Analyst roles is limited in our current dataset. Many employers don't disclose salary ranges upfront, which is a transparency issue ShouldApply tracks.
Business Analyst roles represent 0.2% of all scored jobs on ShouldApply. Most applicants have strong alignment with the required skills.
Top hiring companies for Business Analyst roles include confidential, NORDSTROM. These companies collectively account for a significant portion of active listings.
ShouldApply rates every skill requirement on a 1-5 depth scale: L1 (Awareness) means you can discuss the concept, L2 (Basic) means simple tasks, L3 (Intermediate) means independent work, L4 (Advanced) means leading and optimizing, and L5 (Expert) means architecting solutions. This goes beyond keyword matching to measure actual proficiency fit.
With 8 active postings analyzed and a 0.2% demand rate, Business Analyst roles show emerging market demand. Compensation varies by market and specialization.
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