Financial Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Financial Associate make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Financial Associate in the United States is $63,408 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,709
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,647 to $70,894
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,581
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Financial Associate Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $70,894 $5,908 $1,363 $34
Average $63,408 $5,284 $1,219 $30
25th Percentile $55,647 $4,637 $1,070 $27
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Associate Vice President of Financial Planning&Analysis

Confidential - Columbus, OH

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Key Factors That Influence Financial Associate Salaries

A Financial Associate'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 Financial Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Financial Associate'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): $62,653
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $63,946
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $66,582
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $66,941
  • Expert (over 8 years): $67,540
Levels Salary
Entry Level Financial Associate$62,653
Intermediate Level Financial Associate$63,946
Senior Level Financial Associate$66,582
Specialist Level Financial Associate$66,941
Expert Level Financial Associate$67,540
$62,653 0 yr
$63,946 < 2 yrs
$66,582 2-4 yrs
$66,941 5-8 yrs
$67,540 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Financial Associates

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: $79,976
  • San Francisco: $79,100
  • Oakland: $77,433

What Skills Can Increase a Financial Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 6.77% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Packaging (Mentioned in 2.26% Job Postings): Preparing products through wrapping or bottling to protect the goods from damages during transportation and storage.
  • Digital Marketing (Mentioned in 1.63% Job Postings): Digital marketing is the marketing of products or services using digital technologies, mainly on the Internet, but also including mobile phones, display advertising, and any other digital medium. Digital marketing's development since the 1990s and 2000s has changed the way brands and businesses use technology for marketing. As digital platforms are increasingly incorporated into marketing plans and everyday life, and as people use digital devices instead of visiting physical shops, digital marketing campaigns are becoming more prevalent and efficient. Digital marketing methods such as search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), content marketing, influencer marketing, content automation, campaign marketing, data-driven marketing, e-commerce marketing, social media marketing, social media optimization, e-mail direct marketing, Display advertising, e–books, and optical disks and games are becoming more common in our advancing technology. In fact, digital marketing now extends to non-Internet channels that provide digital media, such as mobile phones (SMS and MMS), callback, and on-hold mobile ring tones. In essence, this extension to non-Internet channels helps to differentiate digital marketing from online marketing, another catch-all term for the marketing methods mentioned above, which strictly occur online.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 6.77%
Packaging 2.26%
Digital Marketing 1.63%
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 Financial Associate's salary.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Team Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Onboarding: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Management
$74,187
17%
Team Operations
$72,285
14%
Onboarding
$71,016
12%
Account Management
$69,748
10%
Critical Thinking
$69,114
9%
Presentation
$68,480
8%
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Financial Associate Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Financial Associate roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Financial Associate positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Financial Associate as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Financial Associate

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$69,748$34.010%

How Education impacts a Financial Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Financial Associates enter the field with a Associate'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 Financial Associate with a Associate's Degree is between $55,568 and $61,849).

Financial Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Financial Associate
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 16.1%
Associates 13.0%
Bachelors 59.6%
Masters 10.6%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Financial Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Financial Associate'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 September 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Financial Associate

Salaries for a Financial Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $66,634 in 2023 to around $64,996 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Financial Associate salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Financial Associate Over Time

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$65,510
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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Associate Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis. About the Company. Growing private equity-backed healthcare organization focused on financial plan... more

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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Associate Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis. About the Company. Well-established healthcare network. Industry. Hospital & Health Care. Type. ... more

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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Associate Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis. About the Company. Growing private equity-backed healthcare organization focused on financial plan... more

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  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

    Columbus, OH

    JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. | Columbus, OH

    Join JPMorgan Chase's Financial Control team. As a Financial Controller Associate, the function is primarily focused on ensuring the accuracy, integrity an... more

    4 Days Ago

  • Family Dollar

    Columbus, OH

    Family Dollar | Columbus, OH

    Customer Service Associate. We're seeking a Customer Service Associate to join our team and deliver a great shopping experience for every customer. Duties ... more

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  • Check Off Your List

    Columbus, OH

    Check Off Your List | Columbus, OH

    Executive Assistant. Check Off Your List (COYL) is hiring a remote part-time Executive Assistant to support our exponential growth. COYL provides highly tr... more

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FAQ about Financial Associate

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Financial Associate?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Financial Associate roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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