How much does a financial analyst make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $8,186 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $6,471
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $117,800 |
| 2. United States | $98,230 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $96,720 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $423 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Accountant$82,520
- Financier$104,700
- Management consultant$97,590
- Policy analyst$85,970
- Career coach$75,280
- Corporate trainer$69,280
- Marketing specialist$78,710
- Public relations professionals$74,750
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Wyoming | $145,900 |
| New York | $129,800 |
| District of Columbia | $115,700 |
| Massachusetts | $111,500 |
| New Jersey | $111,200 |
| California | $109,800 |
| Oregon | $109,500 |
| Delaware | $109,300 |
| Virginia | $107,200 |
| Connecticut | $107,100 |
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| Washington | $106,900 |
| North Carolina | $105,400 |
| Colorado | $103,000 |
| Minnesota | $101,400 |
| Maryland | $100,100 |
| New Hampshire | $99,840 |
| Rhode Island | $99,580 |
| Illinois | $98,760 |
| Alaska | $95,380 |
| Georgia | $94,990 |
| Texas | $94,410 |
| Michigan | $91,810 |
| South Carolina | $91,540 |
| Florida | $91,110 |
| Montana | $90,500 |
| Alabama | $89,800 |
| Missouri | $89,680 |
| Idaho | $89,600 |
| Arizona | $89,560 |
| Wisconsin | $89,420 |
| Iowa | $89,220 |
| South Dakota | $89,070 |
| Tennessee | $88,370 |
| Utah | $88,350 |
| Ohio | $87,500 |
| Hawaii | $86,850 |
| Maine | $86,740 |
| Vermont | $85,500 |
| Pennsylvania | $85,480 |
| Nevada | $85,330 |
| New Mexico | $83,550 |
| Mississippi | $82,570 |
| Kansas | $82,140 |
| Indiana | $79,890 |
| Kentucky | $79,680 |
| Oklahoma | $79,600 |
| Nebraska | $79,350 |
| North Dakota | $77,790 |
| Arkansas | $73,600 |
| Louisiana | $72,640 |
| West Virginia | $65,360 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $102,700 |
| Financial Examiner | $94,160 |
| Credit Analyst | $83,510 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $117,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a financial analyst make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $8,186 a month, $98,230 a year.
How much does a financial analyst make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $60,830 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $178,200.
Which country pays a financial analyst the most?
United States, with a median of $98,230 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a financial analyst the most?
Wyoming, with a median of $145,900 a year.
Does a financial analyst make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $98,230 a year against $91,840 in Germany, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a financial analyst or an accountant?
A financial analyst: $98,230 a year against $82,520 for an accountant, 1.2 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate