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Business Intelligence Analyst

Analysis from 11 job postings — 0.2% of all scored jobs

11

Jobs Analyzed

0.2%

Demand Rate

$105K

Avg Salary

$106K

Median Salary

40

Open right now

40

Added last 30 days

40%

Disclose salary

10d

Median posting age

Skill Snapshot

Top Skills for Business Intelligence Analyst

Based on 11 scored postings

L1L2L3L4L5

What Does a Business Intelligence Analyst Do?

Role overview based on 11 scored job postings.

A Business Intelligence Analyst drives outcomes across SQL Skills, Data Analysis, SQL and related areas. Based on 11 scored postings, this role requires a mix of technical and strategic skills at varying depth levels.

What employers are looking for:

  • •SQL Skills at L2 — required in 27% of postings. Foundational understanding with practical application expected.
  • •Data Analysis at L4 — required in 27% of postings. Most roles expect independent execution, not just awareness.
  • •SQL at L2 — required in 27% of postings. Foundational understanding with practical application expected.
⚠ Most common gaps: SQL Skills (33% gap rate). If these apply to you, address them directly in your cover letter.

Required Skills

Skills ranked by frequency across 11 postings. L-levels show the depth employers require.

Based on 11 postings. More data will refine these figures as new Business Intelligence Analyst jobs enter the pipeline.
L1 AwarenessL2 BasicL3 IntermediateL4 AdvancedL5 Expert
SQL SkillsTop 3
27%33% gap
SQLTop 3
27%

Salary Insights

Compensation data from 3 postings with disclosed salary.

$105K

Average

$106K

Median

3

Jobs with salary data

Based on 3 postings with disclosed salary data, a small sample. These figures will stabilize as more Business Intelligence Analyst listings enter the pipeline. Average sits at $105K, median at $106K.

Cross-Company Leveling Equivalence (L3–L8)

Standardized IC Ladder & Total Compensation Percentiles

Normalizes SDE II, IC4, E5, 62 & Member of Technical Staff
BandGoogleMetaMicrosoftAmazonAppleP25 / 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.

Based on 11 postings. More data will refine these figures as new Business Intelligence Analyst jobs enter the pipeline.
SQL Skills
33% gap

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Top Hiring Companies

Companies with the most active Business Intelligence Analyst postings in the scored dataset.

Company data is building for Business Intelligence Analyst roles. Check back as more postings are scored.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The top skills for Business Intelligence Analyst roles are SQL Skills, Data Analysis, SQL. Most positions require these at L2 depth or higher, meaning employers want candidates who can work independently, not just have surface awareness.

Based on 3 job postings with disclosed salary data, the average Business Intelligence Analyst salary is $105K with a median of $106K. Actual compensation varies by location, company size, and experience level.

Business Intelligence Analyst roles represent 0.2% of all scored jobs on ShouldApply. Common skill gaps include SQL Skills, suggesting many applicants struggle with these areas.

Our data is still growing for Business Intelligence Analyst company breakdowns. Check back as more jobs are scored.

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 11 active postings analyzed and a 0.2% demand rate, Business Intelligence Analyst roles show emerging market demand. Compensation is competitive, with median salaries above $100K.

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