Acquisition Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does an Acquisition Analyst make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Acquisition Analyst in the United States is $95,532 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

However, an Acquisition Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $111,885
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,092 to $104,091
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,408
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Acquisition Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $104,091 $8,674 $2,002 $50
Average $95,532 $7,961 $1,837 $46
25th Percentile $87,092 $7,258 $1,675 $42
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Key Factors That Influence Acquisition Analyst Salaries

An Acquisition Analyst's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Acquisition Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Acquisition Analyst's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $95,146
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $114,269
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $135,034
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $176,958
  • Expert (over 8 years): $138,291
Levels Salary
Acquisiti... Level Acquisition Analyst$95,146
Mergers &... Level Acquisition Analyst$114,269
Mergers &... Level Acquisition Analyst$135,034
Mergers &... Level Acquisition Analyst$176,958
Mergers a... Level Acquisition Analyst$138,291
$95,146 0 yr
$114,269 < 2 yrs
$135,034 2-4 yrs
$176,958 5-8 yrs
$138,291 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Acquisition Analysts

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $120,494
  • San Francisco: $119,309
  • Oakland: $116,663

What Skills Can Increase an Acquisition Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 13.71% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Microsoft Excel (Mentioned in 2.35% Job Postings): Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet developed by Microsoft for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. It features calculation or computation capabilities, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications.
  • Statement of Work (Mentioned in 1.61% Job Postings): Provides a description of a given project's requirements. Defines the scope of work being provided, project deliverables, timelines, work location, and payment terms and conditions.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 13.71%
Microsoft Excel 2.35%
Statement of Work 1.61%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Acquisition Analyst's salary.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Acquisition Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Program Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Initiative
$102,219
7%
Acquisition Management
$101,263
6%
Program Management
$100,308
5%
Project Management
$99,353
4%
SOW
$99,353
4%
Collaboration
$99,353
4%
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How Education impacts an Acquisition Analyst's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Acquisition Analysts enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Acquisition Analyst with a Bachelor's Degree is between $87,089 and $94,089).

Acquisition Analyst Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Acquisition Analyst
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.0%
High School 2.0%
Associates 1.0%
Bachelors 48.0%
Masters 44.1%
Doctorate 4.9%
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Acquisition Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Acquisition Analyst's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Acquisition Analyst

Salaries for an Acquisition Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $102,356 in 2023 to around $101,652 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Acquisition Analyst salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Acquisition Analyst Over Time

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$102,356
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$102,706
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