What are the main factors that influence a Lead Financial Analyst's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Lead Financial Analyst's salary?

A Lead Financial Analyst's salary grows with experience: a Financial Planning Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $157,555, a Financial Planning and Analysis Supervisor (10+ years)earns $110,071, a Lead Financial Analyst (10+ years)earns $141,963, a Financial Planning and Analysis Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $160,601, a Financial Planning and Analysis Director (10+ years)earns $209,363,

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Financial Analyst?

Lead Financial Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Financial Analyst roles are District of Columbia $152,668, California $152,089, Massachusetts $150,062. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Financial Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Lead Financial Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Lead Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst: $175,400; External Financial Modeling Analyst IV: $125,500; Lead Analyst, Financial Accounting: $116,634; Financial Planning Analyst IV: $114,518; Financial Analyst IV - Budgets: $114,290.

Lead Financial Analyst Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Lead Financial Analyst make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Financial Analyst in Rhode Island is $142,961 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $69.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $168,909
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $127,800 to $156,543
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $113,997

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Lead Financial Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$156,543	$13,045	$3,010	$75
Average	$142,961	$11,913	$2,749	$69
25th Percentile	$127,800	$10,650	$2,458	$61

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Financial Analyst Salaries

A Lead Financial Analyst'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Lead Financial Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Financial Analyst'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): $157,555
Early Career (1-2 years): $110,071
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $141,963
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $160,601
Expert (over 8 years): $209,363

Levels	Salary
Financial... Level Lead Financial Analyst	$157,555
Financial... Level Lead Financial Analyst	$110,071
Lead Fina... Level Lead Financial Analyst	$141,963
Financial... Level Lead Financial Analyst	$160,601
Financial... Level Lead Financial Analyst	$209,363

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How Do Lead Financial Analyst 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 Lead Financial Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $152,668.
California: $152,089.
Massachusetts: $150,062.

District of Columbia $152,668 California $152,089 Massachusetts $150,062 Washington $149,511 New Jersey $149,456 Alaska $149,263 Connecticut $147,360 New York $146,588

Hawaii $144,119 Rhode Island $142,961 Maryland $142,175 Minnesota $141,100 Colorado $140,686 Illinois $140,548 Oregon $140,024 Delaware $139,638

New Hampshire $139,395 Virginia $138,852 Pennsylvania $137,267 Nevada $136,467 North Dakota $136,205 Michigan $135,791 Wisconsin $135,639 Vermont $135,336

Texas $134,495 Maine $134,440 Arizona $134,357 Ohio $134,261 Georgia $132,992 Indiana $132,358 Wyoming $132,234 Utah $132,041

Iowa $131,958 Kansas $131,296 Louisiana $131,103 North Carolina $131,034 Missouri $131,006 Florida $130,469 Montana $130,179 Nebraska $129,903

Kentucky $129,752 South Carolina $129,200 Tennessee $128,855 Idaho $128,718 New Mexico $127,711 Oklahoma $127,490 Alabama $126,677 South Dakota $125,312

Arkansas $124,567 West Virginia $124,167 Mississippi $122,968

Top Paying Cities for Lead Financial Analysts

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:

Adamsville: $145,305
Albion: $142,892
Ashaway: $145,857

Adamsville, RI $145,305 Albion, RI $142,892 Ashaway, RI $145,857 Barrington, RI $142,892 Block Island, RI $145,098 Bradford, RI $145,760 Bristol, RI $142,754 Carolina, RI $144,575

Charlestown, RI $144,726 Chepachet, RI $142,617 Clayville, RI $142,754 Coventry, RI $142,617 West Greenwich, RI $142,520 East Greenwich, RI $142,713 Exeter, RI $145,760 Fiskeville, RI $142,892

Forestdale, RI $142,754 Foster, RI $142,520 Glendale, RI $142,520 Greene, RI $144,119 Greenville, RI $142,892 Harmony, RI $142,851 Harrisville, RI $142,617 Hope, RI $142,892

Hope Valley, RI $145,857 Hopkinton, RI $145,898 Jamestown, RI $144,437 Kenyon, RI $145,719 Little Compton, RI $145,250 Manville, RI $142,892 Mapleville, RI $142,520 Newport, RI $144,464

Middletown, RI $145,071 North Kingstown, RI $142,479 North Scituate, RI $142,851 Oakland, RI $142,658 Pascoag, RI $142,575 Pawtucket, RI $142,892 Central Falls, RI $142,892 Cumberland, RI $142,892

Lincoln, RI $142,892 Portsmouth, RI $143,885 Prudence Island, RI $142,617 Rockville, RI $145,898 Saunderstown, RI $144,519 Shannock, RI $145,678 Slatersville, RI $142,754 Slocum, RI $144,519

Tiverton, RI $145,347 Wakefield, RI $144,368 Kingston, RI $144,395 Narragansett, RI $144,423 Peace Dale, RI $144,368 Warren, RI $142,851 Warwick, RI $142,892 Westerly, RI $145,940

West Kingston, RI $144,478 West Warwick, RI $142,892 Wood River Junction, RI $145,760 Woonsocket, RI $142,754 North Smithfield, RI $142,851 Wyoming, RI $145,719 Providence, RI $142,892 Cranston, RI $142,892

North Providence, RI $142,892 East Providence, RI $142,892 Riverside, RI $142,892 Rumford, RI $142,892 Smithfield, RI $142,892 Johnston, RI $142,892

Lead Financial Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Financial Analyst'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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$127,800

Average $142,961/year

$156,543

$10,650

Average $11,913/month

$13,045

$2,458

Average $2,749/week

$3,010

$61

Average $69/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$156,543	$13,045	$3,010	$75
Average	$142,961	$11,913	$2,749	$69
25th Percentile	$127,800	$10,650	$2,458	$61

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