After reading the job descriptions it appears that a Senior Business Analyst is a hard to fill role with specific expertise. It requires experience, a bachelor’s degree, and a professional designation (CPA).
The PSW requires less credentials (1 to 2 years of schooling, not as much experience). It may be seen as easier to fill or more candidates available. If PSWs are unionized then the wage would have been negotiated as well.
The wages may have been determined by using market research data (aka competitive wage for the job in the region, province with respect to cost of living, etc), and based on lots of other factors.
This is not to say the PSW doesn’t deserve to be paid more.
After reading the job descriptions it appears that a Senior Business Analyst is a hard to fill role with specific expertise. It requires experience, a bachelor’s degree, and a professional designation (CPA).
The PSW requires less credentials (1 to 2 years of schooling, not as much experience). It may be seen as easier to fill or more candidates available. If PSWs are unionized then the wage would have been negotiated as well.
The wages may have been determined by using market research data (aka competitive wage for the job in the region, province with respect to cost of living, etc), and based on lots of other factors.
This is not to say the PSW doesn’t deserve to be paid more.