Administrators and
Business Analyst
Administrator and Business Analyst
Administrator and Business Analyst
How much do Administrators/Business Analysts make?
Administrators
| 0-2 years | 3-6 years | 7-10 years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States ($) | |||
| Canada (C$) | |||
| United Kingdom (£) | |||
| Australia (AU$) |
| United States ($) – 104,250 |
| Canada (C$) – 95,500 |
| United Knigdom (£) – 50,000 |
| Australia (AU$) – 90,000 |
| United States ($) – 130,000 |
| Canada (C$) – 121,500 |
| United Knigdom (£) – 65,000 |
| Australia (AU$) – 122,250 |
| United States ($) – 1352,250 |
| Canada (C$) – 148,500 |
| United Knigdom (£) – 86,000 |
| Australia (AU$) – 128,500 |
Business Analysts
| 0-2 years | 3-6 years | 7-10 years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States ($) | |||
| Canada (C$) | |||
| United Kingdom (£) | |||
| Australia (AU$) |
| United States ($) – 92,750 |
| Canada (C$) – 96,750 |
| United Knigdom (£) – 35,000 |
| Australia (AU$) – 98,750 |
| United States ($) – NA |
| Canada (C$) – NA |
| United Knigdom (£) – 45,000 |
| Australia (AU$) – 122,250 |
| United States ($) – NA |
| Canada (C$) – NA |
| United Knigdom (£) – 60,000 |
| Australia (AU$) – 149,750 |
59% of Administrator/Business Analysts are satisfied with their job, down from 90% in our last survey
65% of Administrator/Business Analysts are satisfied with their salary, up slightly from 64% in or last survey
Permanent Administrator/Business Analysts work an average of 43 hours per week
Freelance Administrator/Business Analysts work an average of 40 hours per week
59%
of Administrators/Business Analysts are satisfied with their job, down from 90% in our last survey
65%
of Administrators/Business Analysts are satisfied with their salary, up slightly from 64% in or last survey
43 hours
Permanent Administrators/Business Analysts work an average of 43 hours per week
40 hours
Freelance Administrators/Business Analysts work an average of 40 hours per week
59%
of Administrator/Business Analysts are satisfied with their job, down from 90% in our last survey
65%
of Administrator/Business Analysts are satisfied with their salary, up slightly from 64% in or last survey
43 hours
40 hours
Freelance Administrator/Business Analysts work an average of 40 hours per week
What factors impact your earning potential as an Administrator/Business Analyst?
We asked current Administrators/Business Analysts what factors were most important in upping your earning potential in that role.
| Important | Neutral | Unimportant | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of technical experience with NetSuite | |||
| Exposure to large projects | |||
| Years of experience in IT/Ops/Financee | |||
| Specific vertical/industry experience | |||
| NetSuite certifications | |||
| College/University degree(s) |
| Important – 80% |
| Neutral – 17% |
| Unumportant – 3% |
| Important – 72% |
| Neutral – 21% |
| Unumportant – 7% |
| Important – 70% |
| Neutral – 23% |
| Unumportant – 7% |
| Important – 54% |
| Neutral – 33% |
| Unumportant – 14% |
| Important – 47% |
| Neutral – 30% |
| Unumportant – 23% |
| Important – 46% |
| Neutral – 33% |
| Unumportant – 20% |
What steps should you take to become an Administrator/Business Analyst
What steps should you take to become
an Administrator/Business Analyst
What steps should you
take to become an Administrator/Business Analyst
Education
In terms of what you need, 70% of Administrators/Business Analysts hold at least a Bachelor’s degree. However, only 38% consider a degree an important factor in working with NetSuite, and 46% consider a degree an important factor in increasing earning potential.
Certification
Earning official vendor-accredited certifications is a great way to upskill and verify your knowledge in the eyes of potential employers.
When it comes to Administrator/Business Analysts 30% (up from 28% in our last survey) are certified, yet 89% believe that certifications help to make you a more valuable professional.
What NetSuite certifications do Administrators/Business Analysts hold?
Given that the NetSuite SuiteFoundation certification is a prerequisite for all others, this certification was not included in the analysis for this section. However, it is worth noting that 11% of respondents held only this certification.
NetSuite Administrator Certification
NetSuite Financial User Certification
Given that the NetSuite SuiteFoundation certification is a prerequisite for all others, this certification was not included in the analysis for this section. However, it is worth noting that 11% of respondents held only this certification.
NetSuite Administrator Certification
NetSuite Financial User Certification
Roles that can lead on to becoming an Administrator/Business Analyst
There’s no set career path to becoming an Administrator/Business Analyst, with tech professionals joining the NetSuite ecosystem and progressing from various backgrounds. While it’s by no means a comprehensive list, some of the common job roles we see Administrators/Business Analysts begin their careers include:
- Accountant
- Support/Service Desk Administrator
- BI/Data Analyst
What skills and experience should Administrators/Business Analysts have?
- Experience with JavaScript
- Experience with REST APIs
- Working knowledge of SuiteScript and SuiteFlow
- Understanding of integrations, workflows, QA modules, RESTlets, and automations
- Ability to create and manage workflows and dashboards
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Communication and customer service skills
- Project management skills
- Strong understanding of business processes, especially accounting and finance
What are the opportunities for progression?
Our key findings report contains highlights from this year’s Careers and Hiring Guide, plus our salary tables allow you to compare your salary or benchmark your teams’ salaries no matter their role in the NetSuite ecosystem.
