The salary of a Financial Analyst in the United States varies depending on several factors, including experience, location, education level, marketing trend and company sizes.
As of June 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Financial Analyst in the United States is $68,279. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $62,208 to $74,762, with most professionals earning between $56,681 and $80,663.
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Financial Analyst Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $74,762 | $6,230 | $1,438 | $36 |
| Average | $68,279 | $5,690 | $1,313 | $33 |
| 25th Percentile | $62,208 | $5,184 | $1,196 | $30 |
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Last Updated on June 01, 2025An entry-level Financial Analyst with less than 1 year of experience earns about $67,214. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $67,857. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $69,419. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $69,731, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $69,940.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Financial Analyst | $67,214 |
| Intermediate Level Financial Analyst | $67,857 |
| Senior Level Financial Analyst | $69,419 |
| Specialist Level Financial Analyst | $69,731 |
| Expert Level Financial Analyst | $69,940 |
| Entry Level | 3% |
| Intermediate Level | 2% |
| Senior Level | 0% |
| Specialist Level | 0% |
| Expert Level | 1% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of June 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Financial Analyst compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $63,869 in 2023 to approximately $62,834 in 2025. (For a detailed analysis of Financial Analyst salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
| Year | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 2020 | View More |
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| 2022 | View More |
| 2023 | $63,869 |
| 2024 | $63,364 |
| 2025 | $62,834 |
| 2026 | View More |
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| Median | % of Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Salary | $68,279 | 66.3% |
| Bonus | $3,718 | 3.6% |
| Median | % of Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security | $5,489 | 5.3% |
| 401K/403B | $3,014 | 2.9% |
| Disability | $1,435 | 1.4% |
| Healthcare | $8,417 | 8.2% |
| Pension | $3,875 | 3.8% |
| Time Off | $8,831 | 8.6% |
| Total Compensation | $103,058 | 100% |
According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for a Financial Analyst with a Bachelor's Degree is $65,038 - $68,378. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.
Financial Analyst Salaries by Degree Level
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 0.2% |
| High School | 1.9% |
| Associates | 3.1% |
| Bachelors | 65.9% |
| Masters | 28.2% |
| Doctorate | 0.7% |
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The average salary for a Financial Analyst is $68,279 per year in the United States, updated at June 01, 2025.
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