Job Analysis Specialist salary
From 262 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 13-1141: Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 35% of Job Analysis Specialist filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: Amazon. 77 filings (29% of the total), median $125,000.
- Median up 25% since FY2020. From $83,560 in FY2020 to $104,656 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Job Analysis Specialist H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 262 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Job Analysis Specialist jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 13-1141, Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists). The median base salary is $95,000, 23% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $75,194 and $130,000. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 35% of filings. Seattle, WA has the most filings (47), and Amazon is the employer that files the most (77).
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Top employers for Job Analysis Specialist
AmazonEmployers with the most Job Analysis Specialist filings. Bar: share of all Job Analysis Specialist filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 24% of filings
Mid-level · 35% of filings
Senior · 20% of filings
Expert · 21% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $66,779 | 62 |
| Level II · Qualified | $91,560 | 92 |
| Level III · Experienced | $113,665 | 52 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $145,000 | 56 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Job Analysis Specialist pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 8 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $125,000 | 47 |
| New York, NY | $112,470 | 46 |
| Washington, DC | $90,300 | 18 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $75,774 | 17 |
| San Jose, CA | $153,100 | 15 |
| Austin, TX | $94,240 | 14 |
| Dallas, TX | $81,203 | 12 |
| San Francisco, CA | $171,360 | 11 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Job Analysis Specialist does
Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.
Typical tasks
- Administer employee insurance, pension, and savings plans, working with insurance brokers and plan carriers.
- Ensure company compliance with federal and state laws, including reporting requirements.
- Research employee benefit and health and safety practices, and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies.
- Advise managers and employees on state and federal employment regulations, collective agreements, benefit and compensation policies, personnel procedures, and classification programs.
- Plan and develop curricula and materials for training programs and conduct training.
- Assist in preparing and maintaining personnel records and handbooks.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists), the median annual wage was $78,210 in May 2025, with 112,380 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $95,000, 21% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,853 | $49,480 |
| 25th percentile | $75,194 | $60,890 |
| Median | $95,000 | $78,210 |
| 75th percentile | $130,000 | $100,400 |
| 90th percentile | $165,851 | $128,920 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $62,853 |
| 25th | $75,194 |
| 50th (median) | $95,000 |
| 75th | $130,000 |
| 90th | $165,851 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $83,560 | $66,680 | $102,800 | 88 |
| FY2021 | $80,454 | $70,586 | $104,375 | 82 |
| FY2022 | $87,000 | $63,861 | $116,000 | 74 |
| FY2023 | $75,000 | $65,374 | $105,310 | 73 |
| FY2024 | $92,000 | $62,400 | $123,754 | 77 |
| FY2025 | $86,200 | $69,597 | $120,001 | 124 |
| FY2026 | $104,656 | $81,723 | $138,375 | 138 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Job Analysis Specialist make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Job Analysis Specialist jobs is $95,000 (262 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $75,194 and $130,000.
What does an entry-level Job Analysis Specialist earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $66,779. Level I accounts for 24% of Job Analysis Specialist filings.
Do H-1B Job Analysis Specialists earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($95,000) is 21% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($78,210, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.