As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Quantitative Finance Analyst in the US is $70,855, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,363 weekly, or $5,905 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Quantitative Finance Analyst in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Quantitative Finance Analyst in the US vary widely, spanning from $58,841 to $82,937. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($64,566) and 75th percentile ($77,179), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,937 per year. This $12,613 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Quantitative Finance Analyst often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 75 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Quantitative Finance Analyst Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Quantitative Finance Analyst Salary $58,841 US September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Quantitative Finance Analyst Salary $64,566 US September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Quantitative Finance Analyst Salary $70,855 US September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Quantitative Finance Analyst Salary $77,179 US September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Quantitative Finance Analyst Salary $82,937 US September 01, 2026
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What is a Quantitative Finance Analyst ?

A quantitative analyst (or, in financial jargon, a quant) is a person who specializes in the application of mathematical and statistical methods to financial and risk management problems. The occupation is similar to those in industrial mathematics in other industries. Although the original quantitative analysts were "sell side quants" from market maker firms, concerned with derivatives pricing and risk management, the meaning of the term has expanded over time to include those individuals involved in almost any application of mathematics in finance, including the buy side. Examples include ...

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    Quantitative Finance Analyst

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Financial Planning Analyst II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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