Financial Analyst Salary
Average pay, percentile breakdowns, and city-by-city comparison for Financial Analysts in the United States.
Median Salary
$99,890
Mean Salary
$108,790
Employment
329,900
Category
Business and Financial
Salary Percentiles for Financial Analysts
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly | Hourly (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th (Entry) | $57,630 | $4,803 | $28 |
| 25th | $73,220 | $6,102 | $35 |
| 50th (Median) | $99,890 | $8,324 | $48 |
| 75th | $131,340 | $10,945 | $63 |
| 90th (Senior) | $169,940 | $14,162 | $82 |
Financial Analyst Salary by City
| City | Adjusted Median | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $114,873 | +15% |
| San Francisco, CA | $121,866 | +22% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $111,877 | +12% |
| Chicago, IL | $103,886 | +4% |
| Houston, TX | $97,892 | -2% |
| Austin, TX | $104,885 | +5% |
| Seattle, WA | $117,870 | +18% |
| Boston, MA | $113,875 | +14% |
| Denver, CO | $105,883 | +6% |
| Washington, DC | $115,872 | +16% |
| Miami, FL | $101,888 | +2% |
| Atlanta, GA | $102,887 | +3% |
| Dallas, TX | $100,889 | +1% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $104,885 | +5% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $98,891 | -1% |
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About Financial Analyst Salaries in 2025
The median annual salary for Financial Analysts in the United States is $99,890, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means half of all Financial Analysts earn more than this amount, and half earn less.
At the entry level (10th percentile), Financial Analysts earn around $57,630, while the highest earners (90th percentile) make $169,940 or more. There are approximately 329,900 Financial Analysts employed across the country in the Business and Financial sector.