Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis Salary in California

How much does a Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis make in California?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis in California is $104,915 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

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): $122,849
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $96,063 to $114,303
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $88,004
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75th Percentile $114,303 $9,525 $2,198 $55
Average $104,915 $8,743 $2,018 $50
25th Percentile $96,063 $8,005 $1,847 $46
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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 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): $73,859
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $86,969
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $104,225
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $125,642
  • Expert (over 8 years): $162,094
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Financial... Level Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis$73,859
Financial... Level Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis$86,969
Senior An... Level Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis$104,225
Financial... Level Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis$125,642
Financial... Level Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis$162,094
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$86,969 < 2 yrs
$104,225 2-4 yrs
$125,642 5-8 yrs
$162,094 > 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:

  • Los Angeles: $105,363
  • West Hollywood: $105,363
  • Dodgertown: $105,363

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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$96,063
Average $104,915/year
$114,303
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Average $8,743/month
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$1,847
Average $2,018/week
$2,198
$46
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$55
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $114,303 $9,525 $2,198 $55
Average $104,915 $8,743 $2,018 $50
25th Percentile $96,063 $8,005 $1,847 $46

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