Hourly Wage for Financial Planning Analyst I Salary in the United States
How much does a Financial Planning Analyst I make hourly?
As of July 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Financial Planning Analyst I in the United States is
$32, which translates to an annual salary of about $67,310.
However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors.
Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:
Top Earners (90th percentile): $38 per hour
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $29 to $35 per hour
Key Factors That Influence Financial Planning Analyst I Salaries
A Financial Planning Analyst I's salary isn't a fixed number.
It's shaped by several important factors.
Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
How Experience Level Affects Financial Planning Analyst Salaries?
Experience is a primary driver of a Financial Planning Analyst I's salary.
As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases.
Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:
Financial Planning Analyst I (0-2 years): $67,310
Financial Planning Analyst II (2-4 years): $79,263
Financial Planning Analyst III (4-7 years): $94,996
Financial Planning Analyst IV (7+ years): $114,520
Financial Planning Analyst V (7-10 years): $147,707
Job Role
Years of Experience
Average Salary
Financial Planning Analyst I
0-2 years
$67,310
Financial Planning Analyst II
2-4 years
$79,263
Financial Planning Analyst III
4-7 years
$94,996
Financial Planning Analyst IV
7+ years
$114,520
Financial Planning Analyst V
7-10 years
$147,707
$67,310Financial...
$79,263Financial...
$94,996Financial...
$114,520Financial...
$147,707Financial...
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What Am I Worth?
How Do Financial Planning Analyst I Salaries Vary from State to State?
Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work.
States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors
often pay more to attract Financial Planning Analyst Is.
For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
Top Paying Cities for Financial Planning Analyst Is
Salaries can also vary between different cities.
Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay.
Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:
San Jose: $84,898
San Francisco: $83,969
Oakland: $82,199
San Jose, CA$84,898
San Francisco, CA$83,969
Oakland, CA$82,199
New York, NY$77,500
Paramus, NJ$76,558
Queens Village, NY$76,554
Passaic, NJ$76,490
Bergenfield, NJ$76,484
Stamford, CT$76,336
Huntington, NY$76,309
Newark, NJ$75,811
Bridgeport, CT$75,669
Vallejo, CA$75,535
New Brunswick, NJ$75,508
Petaluma, CA$75,468
Middlesex, NJ$75,340
Somerset, NJ$75,293
Santa Cruz, CA$75,205
Boston, MA$74,795
Monterey, CA$74,559
Seattle, WA$74,404
Santa Rosa, CA$74,391
Los Angeles, CA$74,371
Juneau, AK$74,196
Washington, DC$74,122
Orange, CA$73,882
Santa Ana, CA$73,704
Long Beach, CA$73,637
Anaheim, CA$73,624
Anchorage, AK$73,590
Santa Maria, CA$73,388
Everett, WA$73,375
Danbury, CT$73,138
Bremerton, WA$73,045
Tacoma, WA$72,802
New Suffolk, NY$72,801
Sacramento, CA$72,782
Santa Barbara, CA$72,708
Trenton, NJ$72,634
San Diego, CA$72,634
Brockton, MA$72,560
Fairbanks, AK$72,395
Lompoc, CA$72,224
Lowell, MA$72,169
Ventura, CA$72,156
Nashua, NH$72,143
Stockton, CA$72,136
Modesto, CA$71,645
Poughkeepsie, NY$71,497
Olympia, WA$71,369
Kennewick, WA$71,369
New Haven, CT$71,342
Lawrence, MA$71,100
Hartford, CT$71,032
Riverside, CA$71,019
New Bedford, MA$70,951
Richland, WA$70,951
Bakersfield, CA$70,857
San Bernardino, CA$70,830
New Britain, CT$70,824
Atlantic City, NJ$70,824
New London, CT$70,797
Norwich, CT$70,776
Portsmouth, NH$70,763
Boulder, CO$70,620
Portland, OR$70,527
Worcester, MA$70,521
Minneapolis, MN$70,312
Philadelphia, PA$70,218
Honolulu, HI$69,996
Saint Paul, MN$69,963
Vineland, NJ$69,949
Providence, RI$69,753
Chicago, IL$69,558
Bellingham, WA$69,477
Springfield, MA$69,424
Baltimore, MD$69,403
Chico, CA$69,235
Pittsfield, MA$69,053
Manchester, NH$68,925
Spokane, WA$68,629
Denver, CO$68,623
Albany, NY$68,306
Troy, NY$68,279
Nassau, NY$68,207
Schenectady, NY$68,138
Wilmington, DE$68,084
Burlington, VT$67,990
Salem, OR$67,963
Portland, ME$67,754
Yakima, WA$67,687
Rochester, MN$67,478
Reno, NV$67,445
Fresno, CA$67,445
Milwaukee, WI$67,384
Detroit, MI$67,317
Ann Arbor, MI$67,305
Allentown, PA$67,297
Colorado Springs, CO$67,182
Syracuse, NY$67,148
Carson City, NV$67,148
Houston, TX$67,054
Eugene, OR$67,021
Gary, IN$66,940
Springfield, OR$66,886
Bismarck, ND$66,872
Galveston, TX$66,825
Medford, OR$66,724
Fort Collins, CO$66,697
Concord, NH$66,664
Austin, TX$66,644
Mesa, AZ$66,502
Reading, PA$66,496
Phoenix, AZ$66,489
Dallas, TX$66,469
Saint Cloud, MN$66,404
Madison, WI$66,314
Utica, NY$66,132
Rochester, NY$66,024
Des Moines, IA$66,018
Raleigh, NC$66,011
Atlanta, GA$65,910
Battle Creek, MI$65,890
Salt Lake City, UT$65,870
Lancaster, PA$65,769
Harrisburg, PA$65,674
Kansas City, MO$65,607
Champaign, IL$65,594
Kansas City, KS$65,594
Fort Worth, TX$65,587
Columbus, OH$65,575
Boca Raton, FL$65,560
Pittsburgh, PA$65,533
Richmond, VA$65,506
Indianapolis, IN$65,493
Cleveland, OH$65,486
Las Vegas, NV$65,405
Cincinnati, OH$65,405
Petersburg, VA$65,304
Huntsville, AL$65,203
Lansing, MI$65,158
Lebanon, PA$65,149
Pueblo, CO$65,143
Appleton, WI$65,122
Buffalo, NY$65,096
Dayton, OH$65,075
Racine, WI$65,062
Charlotte, NC$65,055
Saint Louis, MO$65,035
York, PA$64,995
Elkhart, IN$64,995
Gastonia, NC$64,982
Billings, MT$64,966
Beaumont, TX$64,947
Lorain, OH$64,934
Benton Harbor, MI$64,920
Toledo, OH$64,907
Binghamton, NY$64,873
Rock Hill, SC$64,867
Rockford, IL$64,833
Springfield, IL$64,806
Elyria, OH$64,799
Fargo, ND$64,799
Flagstaff, AZ$64,752
Fort Lauderdale, FL$64,712
Duluth, MN$64,671
Miami, FL$64,671
Cheyenne, WY$64,624
Grand Forks, ND$64,624
Bangor, ME$64,476
Cedar Rapids, IA$64,402
Durham, NC$64,374
Louisville, KY$64,369
Grand Rapids, MI$64,355
Hialeah, FL$64,348
Casper, WY$64,254
Scranton, PA$64,173
New Orleans, LA$64,153
Virginia Beach, VA$64,146
Akron, OH$64,113
Peoria, IL$64,025
Sarasota, FL$64,012
Nashville, TN$63,965
Omaha, NE$63,965
Green Bay, WI$63,965
Baton Rouge, LA$63,931
Charleston, SC$63,918
Jamestown, NY$63,884
Davenport, IA$63,884
Tucson, AZ$63,850
Saint Petersburg, FL$63,810
Tampa, FL$63,796
Evansville, IN$63,756
Port Arthur, TX$63,756
Bradenton, FL$63,729
Santa Fe, NM$63,608
Orlando, FL$63,487
Clearwater, FL$63,467
Canton, OH$63,325
La Crosse, WI$63,325
Albuquerque, NM$63,285
Newport News, VA$63,278
High Point, NC$63,258
Ogden, UT$63,231
Corpus Christi, TX$63,177
Norfolk, VA$63,137
Laramie, WY$63,137
Rock Island, IL$63,096
Saginaw, MI$63,083
Jacksonville, FL$63,076
Salisbury, NC$63,063
Boise, ID$63,049
Moline, IL$63,016
Fort Myers, FL$62,995
Memphis, TN$62,982
Tulsa, OK$62,948
Waterloo, IA$62,908
Spartanburg, SC$62,841
Lincoln, NE$62,807
Fort Wayne, IN$62,793
Provo, UT$62,787
Cedar Falls, IA$62,706
San Antonio, TX$62,679
Greensboro, NC$62,652
South Bend, IN$62,645
Savannah, GA$62,571
Muskegon, MI$62,544
Birmingham, AL$62,538
Winston Salem, NC$62,505
Lake Charles, LA$62,343
Anderson, IN$62,329
Lexington, KY$62,309
Augusta, GA$62,289
Greenville, SC$62,289
Lima, OH$62,235
Wichita, KS$62,228
Tuscaloosa, AL$62,228
Columbia, SC$62,168
Springfield, OH$62,154
Asheville, NC$62,046
Bloomington, IN$61,999
Knoxville, TN$61,757
Shreveport, LA$61,750
Wilmington, NC$61,663
Roanoke, VA$61,663
Topeka, KS$61,542
Frankfort, KY$61,534
Oklahoma City, OK$61,488
Chillicothe, OH$61,461
Longview, TX$61,454
Melbourne, FL$61,447
Sioux Falls, SD$61,340
Mobile, AL$61,333
Terre Haute, IN$61,306
Altoona, PA$61,266
Amarillo, TX$61,218
Killeen, TX$61,198
Fayetteville, AR$61,144
Chattanooga, TN$61,124
Sioux City, IA$61,064
Idaho Falls, ID$61,050
Lynchburg, VA$60,996
Gainesville, FL$60,909
Portsmouth, OH$60,875
Little Rock, AR$60,862
Lafayette, LA$60,835
Youngstown, OH$60,835
Daytona Beach, FL$60,794
Clarksville, TN$60,788
Pensacola, FL$60,781
Temple, TX$60,776
Hopkinsville, KY$60,579
Erie, PA$60,566
Florence, SC$60,539
Charleston, WV$60,431
Great Falls, MT$60,397
Macon, GA$60,303
Tallahassee, FL$60,296
Fayetteville, NC$60,283
Waco, TX$60,269
Helena, MT$60,222
Pine Bluff, AR$60,197
Vincennes, IN$60,115
Lubbock, TX$60,088
Alamogordo, NM$60,047
Twin Falls, ID$59,987
Rapid City, SD$59,966
Jackson, MS$59,845
Huntington, WV$59,841
Greenville, MS$59,839
Parkersburg, WV$59,770
Montgomery, AL$59,758
Wichita Falls, TX$59,691
Springfield, MO$59,691
Biloxi, MS$59,657
Monroe, LA$59,590
Johnstown, PA$59,542
Sumter, SC$59,516
Columbus, GA$59,509
Pascagoula, MS$59,381
Abilene, TX$59,381
Kingsport, TN$59,206
Albany, GA$59,206
Gulfport, MS$59,186
Alexandria, LA$58,964
Fort Smith, AR$58,795
El Paso, TX$58,614
Las Cruces, NM$58,311
Harlingen, TX$58,140
Pocatello, ID$58,129
Florence, AL$58,041
Brownsville, TX$58,028
Mcallen, TX$57,887
Dothan, AL$57,792
Columbus, MS$57,393
Altus, OK$57,079
Lawton, OK$56,951
Pierre, SD$56,709
What Skills Can Increase a Financial Planning Analyst I's Salary?
Demanded Skills for the Role:
Analysis (Mentioned in 16.59% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.61% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
CPA (Mentioned in 1.02% Job Postings): A CPA, or Certified Public Accountant, is a trusted financial advisor who helps individuals, businesses, and other organizations plan and reach their financial goals.
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Skills
Demand Percentage
Analysis
16.59%
Microsoft Office
1.61%
CPA
1.02%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay.
Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Financial Planning Analyst I's salary.
Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Financial Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill
Salary
Salary % Increase
Project Management
$70,002
4%
Financial Management
$70,002
4%
Insight
$69,329
3%
Financial Services
$69,329
3%
Collaboration
$69,329
3%
Economics
$68,656
2%
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Financial Planning Analyst I Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise
Financial Planning Analyst I salary potential scales significantly with company size.
Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $75,286.
While startup companies pay approximate $63,669.
Financial Planning Analyst I Salary by Company Size
Company Size
Employees
Average Salary
Startup
1~50
$63,669
Growth Stage
51~500
$67,340
Established
501~5000
$72,703
Enterprise
5000+
$75,286
Financial Planning Analyst I Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors
For Financial Planning Analyst I roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential
by as much as 63% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries).
Data shows that the Financial Services and Software & Networking
sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 35% above the average.
In contrast, Financial Planning Analyst positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay,
as these industries often view Financial Planning Analyst I as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
The top paying industries for a Financial Planning Analyst I
Industry Sector
Average Annual Salary
Average Hourly Rate
Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services
$90,868
$44.0
35%
Software & Networking
$87,503
$42.0
30%
Pharmaceuticals
$80,772
$39.0
20%
Energy & Utilities
$79,426
$38.0
18%
Biotechnology
$75,387
$36.0
12%
How Education impacts a Financial Planning Analyst I's Salary?
Your level of education can impact your salary potential.
While many Financial Planning Analyst Is enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree,
higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.
According to our 100% employer-reported salary data,
the median salary for a Financial Planning Analyst I with a Bachelor's Degree is between
$64,535
and $67,849).
Financial Planning Analyst I Salaries by Degree Level
Typical Education for Financial Planning Analyst I
No Diploma0.2%
High School1.9%
Associates3.1%
Bachelors65.9%
Masters28.2%
Doctorate0.7%
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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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Financial Planning Analyst I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay
Understanding how a Financial Planning Analyst I's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting.
Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role.
Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.
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Last Updated on July 01, 2026
$61,335
Average$67,310/year
$73,319
$5,111
Average$5,609/month
$6,110
$1,180
Average$1,294/week
$1,410
$29
Average$32/hour
$35
Annual Salary
Monthly Pay
Weekly Pay
Hourly Wage
75th Percentile
$73,319
$6,110
$1,410
$35
Average
$67,310
$5,609
$1,294
$32
25th Percentile
$61,335
$5,111
$1,180
$29
Salaries of jobs related to Financial Planning Analyst I
Salaries for a Financial Planning Analyst I can change over time,
reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy.
The median salary decreased from $63,375 in 2023
to around $62,348 in 2025,
reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy.
For a detailed analysis of Financial Planning Analyst I salary trends,
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Average Annual Salary of Financial Planning Analyst I Over Time
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2023
$63,375
2024
$62,873
2025
$62,348
2026
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2027
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Average Annual Salary
2022
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2023
$63,375
2024
$62,873
2025
$62,348
2026
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Most common benefits for Financial Planning Analyst I
Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
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Common company salaries for Financial Planning Analyst I
Here are companies hiring for Financial Planning Analyst I and their salaries, click below for more details.
C
$128,509/per year
C R Bard Inc
Biotechnology
the United States
H
$124,697/per year
Henry Schein Canada
Biotechnology
the United States
N
$123,899/per year
Nordex Inc
Biotechnology
the United States
N
$120,416/per year
Nipro Corp
Biotechnology
the United States
E
$115,870/per year
Enovis
Biotechnology
the United States
A
$114,553/per year
Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy
Biotechnology
the United States
M
$112,110/per year
MiniMed Inc
Biotechnology
the United States
L
$111,500/per year
Labcorp Drug Development
Biotechnology
the United States
L
$110,229/per year
Life Technologies Corp
Biotechnology
the United States
Z
$106,224/per year
Zimmer Biomet
Biotechnology
the United States
P
$103,077/per year
Promontory Therapeutics
Biotechnology
the United States
S
$102,181/per year
Steris PLC
Biotechnology
the United States
G
$97,274/per year
Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd
Biotechnology
the United States
E
$94,764/per year
Endeavor BioMedicines
Biotechnology
the United States
R
$94,402/per year
Replay Holdings LLC
Biotechnology
the United States
P
$94,235/per year
Pleno Inc
Biotechnology
the United States
S
$93,666/per year
Simulaids Inc
Biotechnology
the United States
N
$88,880/per year
NOIRLab/CAS
Biotechnology
the United States
O
$86,468/per year
Onward Technology
Biotechnology
the United States
L
$84,895/per year
LED Medical Diagnostics Inc
Biotechnology
the United States
E
$84,682/per year
Eyeco Ltd
Biotechnology
the United States
P
$84,523/per year
Paerosol
Biotechnology
the United States
I
$83,525/per year
IONIQ Sciences Inc
Biotechnology
the United States
S
$82,815/per year
Stateside PPE
Biotechnology
the United States
D
$82,041/per year
Digi Bio
Biotechnology
the United States
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FAQ about Financial Planning Analyst I
1. What industry pays the highest salary for Financial Planning Analyst I?
The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Financial Planning Analyst I roles,
with salaries approximately 35% above the market median.
2. What are the responsibilities of Financial Planning Analyst I?
Performs research and analysis to evaluate and forecast business performance and plan investment, budgeting, and financial strategies. Calculates and interprets financial metrics to track and evaluate a company's financial health and performance. Develops financial modeling and analysis reports to measure and forecast the impact of various business decisions, economic scenarios, or capital investments. Evaluates and monitors economic conditions, market trends, and risk factors to assess investment opportunities and recommend capital allocation strategies. Utilizes financial statements, reports, and models to assist with budget planning, create financial projections, and advise cost management decisions. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.
3. What are the skills of Financial Planning Analyst I
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties.
Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed,
each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
1.)
Analysis:
Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
2.)
Microsoft Office:
Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
3.)
CPA:
A CPA, or Certified Public Accountant, is a trusted financial advisor who helps individuals, businesses, and other organizations plan and reach their financial goals.
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