Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis in the United States is $95,118 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $111,378
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,093 to $103,629
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,786
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Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $103,629 $8,636 $1,993 $50
Average $95,118 $7,927 $1,829 $46
25th Percentile $87,093 $7,258 $1,675 $42
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Key Factors That Influence Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis Salaries

A Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & 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 Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & 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): $66,962
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $78,848
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $94,493
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $113,909
  • Expert (over 8 years): $146,957
Levels Salary
Financial... Level Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis$66,962
Financial... Level Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis$78,848
Senior An... Level Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis$94,493
Financial... Level Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis$113,909
Financial... Level Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis$146,957
$66,962 0 yr
$78,848 < 2 yrs
$94,493 2-4 yrs
$113,909 5-8 yrs
$146,957 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & 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: $119,973
  • San Francisco: $118,793
  • Oakland: $116,158

What Skills Can Increase a Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 19.98% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Microsoft Excel (Mentioned in 1.49% Job Postings): Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet developed by Microsoft for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. It features calculation or computation capabilities, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications.
  • Pricing (Mentioned in 0.98% Job Postings): Pricing is a process of fixing the value that a manufacturer will receive in the exchange of services and goods.
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Analysis 19.98%
Microsoft Excel 1.49%
Pricing 0.98%
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 Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis's salary.
  • Corporate Finance: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Tableau: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • KPI: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Corporate Finance
 $97,972
3%
Tableau
 $97,972
3%
KPI
 $97,972
3%
Forecasting
 $97,021
2%
Hyperion
 $97,021
2%
Presentation
 $97,021
2%
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How Education impacts a Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & 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 Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis with a Bachelor's Degree is between $96,877 and $101,839).

Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.1%
High School 0.8%
Associates 1.1%
Bachelors 39.3%
Masters 58.2%
Doctorate 0.5%
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Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & 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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$87,093
Average $95,118/year
$103,629
$7,258
Average $7,927/month
$8,636
$1,675
Average $1,829/week
$1,993
$42
Average $46/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $103,629 $8,636 $1,993 $50
Average $95,118 $7,927 $1,829 $46
25th Percentile $87,093 $7,258 $1,675 $42

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Salary Trends for Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Salaries for a Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $92,212 in 2023 to around $90,477 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis salary trends, .

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