Financial Analyst Salary
finance · United States · 2025
National Median
$86,000
per year
National Salary Data
P10
$55k
Entry level
P25
$68k
Junior
P50
$86k
Median
P75
$108k
Senior
P90
$135k
Top earner
P10
$55,000
P50
$86,000
P90
$135,000
Salary Distribution Chart
City Salary Comparison
| City | P25 | Median | P75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CAHighest | $102,000 | $129,000 | $162,000 |
| New York, NY | $91,800 | $116,100 | $145,800 |
| Seattle, WA | $88,400 | $111,800 | $140,400 |
| Boston, MA | $85,000 | $107,500 | $135,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $81,600 | $103,200 | $129,600 |
| Austin, TX | $74,800 | $94,600 | $118,800 |
| Denver, CO | $74,800 | $94,600 | $118,800 |
| Chicago, IL | $71,400 | $90,300 | $113,400 |
| Dallas, TX | $68,000 | $86,000 | $108,000 |
| Miami, FL | $64,600 | $81,700 | $102,600 |
H-1B Average Wage
$84,280
DOL prevailing wage reference for Financial Analyst
Source: U.S. Department of Labor H-1B Disclosure Data
Quick Stats
P10–P90 Range$55,000 – $135,000
Interquartile Range$68,000 – $108,000
Top City (SF)$129,000
Industryfinance
Salary Negotiation Calculator
Based on Financial Analyst market data
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Market Median: $86,000
Current
$80,000
Increase
+$6,000
(+7.5%)
Target
$86,000
Negotiation Tips
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