Business Intelligence Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Business Intelligence Engineer make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Business Intelligence Engineer in the United States is $68,934 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, a Business Intelligence Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,529
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,581 to $75,527
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,707
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Business Intelligence Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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75th Percentile $75,527 $6,294 $1,452 $36
Average $68,934 $5,745 $1,326 $33
25th Percentile $63,581 $5,298 $1,223 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Business Intelligence Engineer Salaries

A Business Intelligence Engineer'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Business Intelligence Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Business Intelligence Engineer'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): $68,233
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $86,891
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,157
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $126,373
  • Expert (over 8 years): $169,445
Levels Salary
Business ... Level Business Intelligence Engineer$68,233
Business ... Level Business Intelligence Engineer$86,891
Business ... Level Business Intelligence Engineer$114,157
Business ... Level Business Intelligence Engineer$126,373
Business ... Level Business Intelligence Engineer$169,445
$68,233 0 yr
$86,891 < 2 yrs
$114,157 2-4 yrs
$126,373 5-8 yrs
$169,445 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Business Intelligence Engineers

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: $86,947
  • San Francisco: $86,092
  • Oakland: $84,183

What Skills Can Increase a Business Intelligence Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 9.51% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.09% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
  • SQL Server (Mentioned in 1.44% Job Postings): Applying SQL server to store and retrieves information or data.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 9.51%
Computer Science 2.09%
SQL Server 1.44%
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 a Business Intelligence Engineer's salary.
  • Data Science: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Data Science
$73,070
6%
Collaboration
$71,692
4%
Initiative
$71,002
3%
Python
$71,002
3%
Data Modeling
$71,002
3%
Presentation
$71,002
3%
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Business Intelligence Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Business Intelligence Engineer'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 Business Intelligence Engineer

Salaries for a Business Intelligence Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $68,856 in 2023 to around $68,968 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Business Intelligence Engineer salary trends, .

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