Mid-Level

Brand Analyst

The brand intelligence analyst — researching and analyzing data to measure brand health and inform positioning strategies.

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Industries that often hire Brand Analysts
Financial Services · 44%Professional Services · 14%Manufacturing · 5%Government · 3%Technology & Information · 3%Administrative Services · 3%
Job markets for Brand Analysts
Employment concentration · ~315 areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Marketing
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Brand Analyst

As a Brand Analyst, you gather and analyze data to understand how a brand is perceived in the market. You're conducting competitive analysis, tracking brand health metrics, analyzing consumer research, and providing insights that inform brand strategy. Your work bridges market research and strategic planning.

Your day involves both quantitative and qualitative analysis. You might analyze brand tracking survey results, compile competitive intelligence, build a presentation on market positioning, and meet with brand managers to discuss findings. You need comfort with data and the ability to translate numbers into strategic implications.

The challenge is moving from description to prescription. It's easy to report what the data shows; it's harder to develop insight about what it means and what to do about it. The people who thrive here can connect data points into a coherent story and defend their strategic recommendations.

What people in this role value
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Role Profile
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Things that vary from job to job as a Brand Analyst
Research methodsIndustry sectorBrand portfolio complexityAgency vs client sideStrategic involvement
Brand analysis varies by organization type and research sophistication. Consumer brands have extensive tracking studies; B2B may rely more on qualitative research. Agency roles analyze across clients; client-side provides depth with one brand portfolio. Some roles are heavily quantitative; others emphasize competitive intelligence and qualitative insight.
✦ Editorial — written by Truest from industry research and career patterns
Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Technology & Information$93K+13%
Professional Services$89K+8%
Energy & Utilities$86K+4%
Financial Services$80K-3%
Wholesale & Distribution$76K-8%
Compared to Marketing average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Brand Analysts (SOC 13-2051.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
Career Growth OptionsMarketing track →
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What it takes to advance
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Strategic thinking
Senior roles require turning analysis into brand strategy
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Presentation skills
Influencing brand decisions means presenting to leadership
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Research design
Shaping what research gets done, not just analyzing results
Lateral Moves
Market Research Analyst →
If you want to specialize in research methodology
Brand Manager →
If you want to move from analysis to brand ownership
Questions you might ask when interviewing
What research and data sources would I primarily work with?
How does brand analysis connect to strategic decisions here?
What's the balance between ongoing tracking and ad-hoc analysis?
How does this role interact with brand management?
What tools and methodologies does the team use for brand measurement?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$62K–$181K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
341K
U.S. Employment
+5.7%
10yr Growth
25K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$76K$72K$68K$65K$61K201920202021202220232024$61K$76K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

No skills data available

O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
13-2051.00

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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