Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis Salary in the United States

How much does a Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis in the United States is $65,855 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, a Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,148
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,118 to $71,766
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,895
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Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $71,766 $5,981 $1,380 $35
Average $65,855 $5,488 $1,266 $32
25th Percentile $60,118 $5,010 $1,156 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis Salaries

A Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis'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 Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $64,986
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $65,594
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $66,898
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $67,159
  • Expert (over 8 years): $67,333
Levels Salary
Entry Level Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis$64,986
Intermediate Level Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis$65,594
Senior Level Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis$66,898
Specialist Level Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis$67,159
Expert Level Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis$67,333
$64,986 0 yr
$65,594 < 2 yrs
$66,898 2-4 yrs
$67,159 5-8 yrs
$67,333 > 8 yrs
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How Do Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis 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 Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $72,915.
  • California: $72,638.
  • Massachusetts: $71,670.

Top Paying Cities for Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis

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: $83,063
  • San Francisco: $82,247
  • Oakland: $80,422

What Skills Can Increase a Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis'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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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 Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis'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
 $68,489
4%
Financial Management
 $68,489
4%
Insight
 $67,831
3%
Financial Services
 $67,831
3%
Collaboration
 $67,831
3%
Economics
 $67,172
2%
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How Education impacts a Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis 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 Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis with a Bachelor's Degree is between $64,535 and $67,849).

Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis
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 Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis'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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Average $65,855/year
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Average $32/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $71,766 $5,981 $1,380 $35
Average $65,855 $5,488 $1,266 $32
25th Percentile $60,118 $5,010 $1,156 $29

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Salary Trends for Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis

Salaries for a Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $61,588 in 2023 to around $60,590 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis salary trends, .

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