How much does a financier make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $8,727 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $6,852
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.9 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 | $118,000 |
| 2. United States | $104,700 |
| 3. Germany | $98,580 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $424 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Accountant$82,520
- Financial analyst$98,230
- 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.
| New York | $138,800 |
| New Jersey | $131,900 |
| Oregon | $120,900 |
| Wyoming | $119,200 |
| California | $118,700 |
| Delaware | $114,500 |
| Connecticut | $114,500 |
| Massachusetts | $112,800 |
| Washington | $110,700 |
| South Dakota | $109,200 |
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| Illinois | $107,000 |
| Wisconsin | $106,700 |
| Vermont | $106,700 |
| Virginia | $106,500 |
| District of Columbia | $105,400 |
| North Carolina | $103,300 |
| Minnesota | $103,100 |
| Maryland | $101,400 |
| New Hampshire | $100,500 |
| Georgia | $100,300 |
| Texas | $99,580 |
| Missouri | $99,330 |
| Montana | $99,260 |
| Colorado | $98,740 |
| Florida | $97,740 |
| Kansas | $96,740 |
| Alaska | $96,500 |
| Arizona | $96,220 |
| South Carolina | $95,140 |
| Pennsylvania | $95,120 |
| Rhode Island | $94,250 |
| Idaho | $94,180 |
| Iowa | $93,930 |
| Ohio | $93,460 |
| Nebraska | $93,280 |
| Maine | $90,460 |
| New Mexico | $89,950 |
| Nevada | $89,610 |
| Tennessee | $89,150 |
| Michigan | $88,470 |
| Hawaii | $86,060 |
| Indiana | $85,860 |
| Utah | $85,650 |
| Alabama | $85,500 |
| Arkansas | $79,540 |
| North Dakota | $77,070 |
| West Virginia | $76,730 |
| Oklahoma | $76,100 |
| Kentucky | $75,040 |
| Mississippi | $74,370 |
| Louisiana | $71,130 |
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 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $105,100 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $117,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a financier make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $8,727 a month, $104,700 a year.
How much does a financier make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $56,070 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $281,700.
Which country pays a financier the most?
United States, with a median of $104,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a financier the most?
New York, with a median of $138,800 a year.
Does a financier make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $104,700 a year against $98,580 in Germany, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a financier or an accountant?
A financier: $104,700 a year against $82,520 for an accountant, 1.3 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate