Discrepancy Analyst

Discrepancy Analyst Salary

$36.5K

$87K

$228.5K

$97,659

/year

$46.95

/hour

Discrepancy Analyst Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$97,659

Columbus

Ohio

$94,329

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    How much does a Discrepancy Analyst make?

    As of Jul 19, 2026, the average annual pay for a Discrepancy Analyst in the United States is $97,659 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $46.95 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,878/week or $8,138/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $228,500 and as low as $36,500, the majority of Discrepancy Analyst salaries currently range between $55,000 (25th percentile) to $111,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $197,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Discrepancy Analyst varies greatly (by as much as 56000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Discrepancy Analyst in your area makes on average $94,329 per year, or $3,330 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $97,659. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Discrepancy Analyst salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Discrepancy Analyst jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

    Find your next high paying job as a Discrepancy Analyst on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Discrepancy Analyst Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Discrepancy Analyst job is above the national average. Topping the list is Sitka, AK, , with San Francisco, CA, and Sunnyvale, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Sunnyvale, CA, beats the national average by $17,310 (17.7%), and Sitka, AK, furthers that trend with another $19,989 (20.5%) above the $97,659 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Discrepancy Analyst appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Sitka, AK, and San Mateo, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Discrepancy Analyst role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Sitka, AK

    $117,648

    $56.56

    San Francisco, CA

    $115,060

    $55.32

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $114,969

    $55.27

    Livermore, CA

    $114,553

    $55.07

    San Jose, CA

    $114,456

    $55.03

    Arlington, VA

    $112,531

    $54.10

    Hayward, CA

    $111,966

    $53.83

    Randolph, TX

    $111,899

    $53.80

    Anacostia, DC

    $111,611

    $53.66

    San Mateo, CA

    $111,234

    $53.48

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Discrepancy Analyst Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Discrepancy Analyst category.

    For example Program Cost Control Analyst jobs pay as much as $17,664 (18.1%) more than the average Discrepancy Analyst salary of $97,659. If you're qualified, finding work as a Program Cost Control Analyst may help you make more money than that of the average Discrepancy Analyst position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Program Cost Control Analyst

    $115,323

    $55.44

    Barge Engineer

    $111,632

    $53.67

    Freight Broker Dispatcher

    $89,960

    $43.25

    Pio

    $89,794

    $43.17

    Hyundai Glovis

    $34,613

    $16.64

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    Infographic detailing Discrepancy Analyst salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $97,659 per year or $46.95 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.