Fixed Income Credit Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Fixed Income Credit Analyst make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fixed Income Credit Analyst in the United States is $81,962 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, a Fixed Income Credit Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,414
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,650 to $87,433
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,724
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Fixed Income Credit Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $87,433 $7,286 $1,681 $42
Average $81,962 $6,830 $1,576 $39
25th Percentile $77,650 $6,471 $1,493 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Fixed Income Credit Analyst Salaries

A Fixed Income Credit 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 Fixed Income Credit Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Fixed Income Credit 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): $80,823
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $100,658
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,519
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $127,121
  • Expert (over 8 years): $150,611
Levels Salary
Fixed Inc... Level Fixed Income Credit Analyst$80,823
Vendor Qu... Level Fixed Income Credit Analyst$100,658
Vendor Qu... Level Fixed Income Credit Analyst$106,519
Vendor Qu... Level Fixed Income Credit Analyst$127,121
Vendor Qu... Level Fixed Income Credit Analyst$150,611
$80,823 0 yr
$100,658 < 2 yrs
$106,519 2-4 yrs
$127,121 5-8 yrs
$150,611 > 8 yrs
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How Do Fixed Income Credit 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 Fixed Income Credit Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $90,749.
  • California: $90,404.
  • Massachusetts: $89,200.

Top Paying Cities for Fixed Income Credit 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:

  • San Jose: $103,379
  • San Francisco: $102,247
  • Oakland: $100,092

What Skills Can Increase a Fixed Income Credit Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 4.53% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Web Development (Mentioned in 2.67% Job Postings): Web development is the work involved in developing a web site for the Internet (World Wide Web) or an intranet (a private network). Web development can range from developing a simple single static page of plain text to complex web-based internet applications (web apps), electronic businesses, and social network services. A more comprehensive list of tasks to which web development commonly refers, may include web engineering, web design, web content development, client liaison, client-side/server-side scripting, web server and network security configuration, and e-commerce development. Among web professionals, "web development" usually refers to the main non-design aspects of building web sites: writing markup and coding. Web development may use content management systems (CMS) to make content changes easier and available with basic technical skills. For larger organizations and businesses, web development teams can consist of hundreds of people (web developers) and follow standard methods like Agile methodologies while developing websites. Smaller organizations may only require a single permanent or contracting developer, or secondary assignment to related job positions such as a graphic designer or information systems technician. Web development may be a collaborative effort between departments rather than the domain of a designated department. There are three kinds of web developer specialization: front-end developer, back-end developer, and full-stack developer. Front-end developers responsible for behavior and visuals that run in the user browser, while back-end developers deal with the servers.
  • Pricing (Mentioned in 1.35% 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 4.53%
Web Development 2.67%
Pricing 1.35%
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 Fixed Income Credit Analyst's salary.
  • Knowledge Transfer: Can increase your salary by up to 35%.
  • Medical Equipment: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Microsoft Excel: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Knowledge Transfer
 $110,649
35%
Medical Equipment
 $95,076
16%
Microsoft Excel
 $89,339
9%
Risk Management
 $89,339
9%
Presentation
 $88,519
8%
Project Management
 $87,700
7%
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Fixed Income Credit Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Fixed Income Credit 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.

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$77,650
Average $81,962/year
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$6,471
Average $6,830/month
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Average $1,576/week
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Average $39/hour
$42
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $87,433 $7,286 $1,681 $42
Average $81,962 $6,830 $1,576 $39
25th Percentile $77,650 $6,471 $1,493 $37

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Salary Trends for Fixed Income Credit Analyst

Salaries for a Fixed Income Credit Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $60,929 in 2023 to around $60,624 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Fixed Income Credit Analyst salary trends, .

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