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Operations Research Analyst salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 137 open job postings for Operations Research Analyst roles at 68 companies, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 1 more posting in SGD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Operations Research Analyst: postings by posted pay136 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 11 bands from $80K to $190K. Median $131K; middle half $108K–$164K.Median $131K$80K$190K

Postings per pay band: $80K–$90K: 16; $90K–$100K: 7; $100K–$110K: 13; $110K–$120K: 13; $120K–$130K: 14; $130K–$140K: 13; $140K–$150K: 16; $150K–$160K: 8; $160K–$170K: 12; $170K–$180K: 7; $180K–$190K: 17.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$97.5K median, $84K–$120K typical, 11 postingsEntry level: middle half $84K–$120K, median $97.5K
  2. Mid level$128K median, $105K–$152K typical, 90 postingsMid level: middle half $105K–$152K, median $128K
  3. Senior$156K median, $131K–$168K typical, 33 postingsSenior: middle half $131K–$168K, median $156K

Companies hiring

  1. SPA$135K median, $113K–$145K typical, 11 postingsSPA: middle half $113K–$145K, median $135K
  2. Booz Allen Hamilton$102K median, $102K–$114K typical, 9 postingsBooz Allen Hamilton: middle half $102K–$114K, median $102K
  3. Systems Planning & Analysis$135K median, $113K–$145K typical, 8 postingsSystems Planning & Analysis: middle half $113K–$145K, median $135K
  4. American Systems$138K median, $130K–$190K typical, 7 postingsAmerican Systems: middle half $130K–$190K, median $138K

Top-paying companies

  1. Leidos · $184K median, 4 postings
  2. CHAOS Industries · $146K median, 4 postings
  3. U.S. Customs and Border Protection · $145K median, 3 postings
  4. American Systems · $138K median, 7 postings

By location

  1. United States$133K median, $109K–$165K typical, 134 postingsUnited States: middle half $109K–$165K, median $133K
  2. Virginia$133K median, $108K–$153K typical, 49 postingsVirginia: middle half $108K–$153K, median $133K
  3. Arlington, VA$145K median, $130K–$183K typical, 13 postingsArlington, VA: middle half $130K–$183K, median $145K
  4. Alexandria, VA$135K median, $113K–$165K typical, 13 postingsAlexandria, VA: middle half $113K–$165K, median $135K
  5. Remote$125K median, $109K–$131K typical, 9 postingsRemote: middle half $109K–$131K, median $125K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $125K median, $109K–$131K typical, from 9 postings. On-site: $138K median, $113K–$168K typical, from 88 postings.

Newest Operations Research Analyst postings

  1. Operations Research AnalystSystems Planning & Analysis · United States · $130K–$160K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Operations Research AnalystMissile Defense Agency · United States · $93.2K–$144K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  3. Operations Research AnalystUS Missile Defense Agency · Alabama · $91.9K–$144K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  4. Operations Research Analyst, Data LeadGovCIO · Remote · $120K–$130K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
  5. Operations Research AnalystDepartment of the Army · Fort Bragg, NC · $111K–$144K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Operations Research Analyst make?

The median posted base pay for Operations Research Analyst jobs is $131K a year, from 137 job postings with pay at 68 companies.

What is the typical Operations Research Analyst pay range?

The middle half of postings list $108K–$164K. The top 10% list $183K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $87.2K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Operations Research Analyst jobs?

By median posted pay: Leidos ($184K), CHAOS Industries ($146K), U.S. Customs and Border Protection ($145K).

How does Operations Research Analyst pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $97.5K, Mid level $128K, Senior $156K.

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