AI Business Intelligence Analyst Salary.
Across 30 U.S. cities.
$118,000
national median salary
$88,000 to $158,000. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$164,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$123,000
Los Angeles, CA
Lowest Paying
$89,000
Charleston, WV
Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated April 2026.
The average AI Business Intelligence Analyst salary in the United States is $118,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $88,000 at the 25th percentile to $158,000 at the 75th. San Jose pays the most at $164,000, while Los Angeles offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. AI BI analysts who can interpret model performance alongside traditional business metrics earn premiums over standard BI analysts.
AI Business Intelligence Analyst salary by city
What you should know
AI BI analysts who can interpret model performance alongside traditional business metrics earn premiums over standard BI analysts. Salary varies by industry, with tech and finance paying 15 to 25% above retail and manufacturing. Proficiency with both traditional BI tools and ML experiment tracking platforms drives the highest compensation.
Junior AI BI analysts start at $88,000 to $105,000. Analysts with 3 to 5 years specializing in AI metrics reach $118,000 to $158,000. Senior analysts and team leads earn $162,000 to $210,000, while directors of AI business intelligence can command $220,000 to $290,000.
Equity at tech companies ranges from 5 to 15% of base salary. Annual bonuses are typically 8 to 15%. Some firms offer data literacy training budgets of $3,000 to $8,000 annually and conference attendance support as part of the total benefits package.