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Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300) salary: what it pays (2026)
Indicative pay ranges for roles that commonly value PL-300 - broken down by role and by market. These are orientation figures, not a salary survey, so use them to compare and plan, then verify for your own city and year.
Indicative ranges for orientation only - not surveyed data, and not financial or career advice.
What PL-300 tends to pay
PL-300 maps to Power BI and data-analyst roles. In the US, certified analysts indicatively report ~$70k-110k, higher in senior or high-cost markets. The cert commonly adds a modest premium and helps secure interviews.
Pay by role (indicative)
| Junior Data Analyst | ~$60k-75k |
|---|---|
| Data Analyst | ~$70k-95k |
| Power BI Analyst / Developer | ~$85k-115k |
| Senior Data / BI Analyst | ~$100k-130k |
Bands are indicative US figures unless stated. Actual pay depends on experience, employer, city and year.
Other markets (indicative)
| United Kingdom | ~£30k-55k |
|---|---|
| Germany | ~€50k-70k |
| Canada | ~CA$65k-95k |
Jobs that often ask for it
- Data Analyst
- Power BI Developer
- BI Analyst
- Reporting Analyst
- Analytics Specialist
Weigh the pay against the cost
Salary is only half the picture. Before you commit, check what PL-300 actually costs to sit and maintain, and where it can take you over a career.
- See the full fee breakdown in the PL-300 cost and overview (exam fee, retake, materials and renewal).
- Estimate your total spend, including a possible retake, with our exam cost calculator.
Where PL-300 leads (with a pay ladder)
These career paths show how pay typically climbs stage by stage, and where PL-300 fits on the way up: