FP&A Leader Salary in the United States

How much does an FP&A Leader make in the United States?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an FP&A Leader in the United States is $135,577 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $65.

However, an FP&A Leader's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $159,752
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $121,030 to $148,231
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,786
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FP&A Leader Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $148,231 $12,353 $2,851 $71
Average $135,577 $11,298 $2,607 $65
25th Percentile $121,030 $10,086 $2,328 $58
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Key Factors That Influence FP&A Leader Salaries

An FP&A Leader'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 FP&A Leader Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an FP&A Leader'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): $149,411
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $104,379
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $134,647
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $152,315
  • Expert (over 8 years): $198,600
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Financial... Level FP&A Leader$149,411
Financial... Level FP&A Leader$104,379
FP&A Lead... Level FP&A Leader$134,647
Financial... Level FP&A Leader$152,315
Financial... Level FP&A Leader$198,600
$149,411 0 yr
$104,379 < 2 yrs
$134,647 2-4 yrs
$152,315 5-8 yrs
$198,600 > 8 yrs
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How Do FP&A Leader 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 FP&A Leaders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $150,111.
  • California: $149,541.
  • Massachusetts: $147,548.

Top Paying Cities for FP&A Leaders

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: $171,003
  • San Francisco: $169,131
  • Oakland: $165,567

What Skills Can Increase an FP&A Leader's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Coaching (Mentioned in 11.31% Job Postings): Coaching is a form of development in which an experienced person, called a coach, supports a learner or client in achieving a specific personal or professional goal by providing training and guidance.
  • Service Delivery (Mentioned in 2.34% Job Postings): Creating and implementing innovative strategic plans and solutions to address customer concerns and needs and meet service delivery expectations.
  • Financial Management (Mentioned in 1.08% Job Postings): Financial management focuses on ratios, equities and debts. It is useful for portfolio management,distribution of dividend,capital raising,hedging and looking after fluctuations in foreign currency and product cycles.Financial managers are the people who will do research and based on the research, decide what sort of capital to obtain in order to fund the company's assets as well as maximizing the value of the firm for all the stakeholders. It also refers to the efficient and effective management of money (funds) in such a manner as to accomplish the objectives of the organization. It is the specialized function directly associated with the top management. The significance of this function is not seen in the 'Line' but also in the capacity of the 'Staff' in overall of a company. It has been defined differently by different experts in the field. The term typically applies to an organization or company's financial strategy, while personal finance or financial life management refers to an individual's management strategy. It includes how to raise the capital and how to allocate capital, i.e. capital budgeting. Not only for long term budgeting, but also how to allocate the short term resources like current liabilities. It also deals with the dividend policies of the share holders.
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Coaching 11.31%
Service Delivery 2.34%
Financial Management 1.08%
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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 an FP&A Leader's salary.
  • Safety Procedures: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Manages Complexity: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Wealth Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Safety Procedures
 $151,846
12%
Manages Complexity
 $145,067
7%
Wealth Management
 $142,356
5%
Building Relationships
 $141,000
4%
Service Delivery
 $141,000
4%
Client Relationship
 $141,000
4%
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How Education impacts an FP&A Leader's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many FP&A Leaders 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 an FP&A Leader with a Bachelor's Degree is between $131,610 and $139,670).

FP&A Leader Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for FP&A Leader
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.1%
High School 1.2%
Associates 1.0%
Bachelors 31.6%
Masters 65.2%
Doctorate 1.0%
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FP&A Leader Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an FP&A Leader'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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$121,030
Average $135,577/year
$148,231
$10,086
Average $11,298/month
$12,353
$2,328
Average $2,607/week
$2,851
$58
Average $65/hour
$71
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $148,231 $12,353 $2,851 $71
Average $135,577 $11,298 $2,607 $65
25th Percentile $121,030 $10,086 $2,328 $58

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Salary Trends for FP&A Leader

Salaries for an FP&A Leader can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $115,148 in 2023 to around $115,429 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of FP&A Leader salary trends, .

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