As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Quantitative Finance Analyst in Virginia is $71,354, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,372 weekly, or $5,946 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 Virginia vary widely, spanning from $59,251 to $83,523. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,018) and 75th percentile ($77,724), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,523 per year. This $12,706 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, Virginia Quantitative Finance Analyst often earn 0.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 75 companies. However, Virginia currently ranks 18 nationwide for Quantitative Finance Analyst job salary. 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 $59,251 VA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Quantitative Finance Analyst Salary $65,018 VA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Quantitative Finance Analyst Salary $71,354 VA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Quantitative Finance Analyst Salary $77,724 VA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Quantitative Finance Analyst Salary $83,523 VA August 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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Location Annandale, VA Avg. Salary $82,554 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Virginia State University, VA Avg. Salary $72,912 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, VA Avg. Salary $68,232 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Accomac, VA Avg. Salary $71,430 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Achilles, VA Avg. Salary $70,854 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Afton, VA Avg. Salary $70,326 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alberta, VA Avg. Salary $71,472 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aldie, VA Avg. Salary $78,817 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, VA Avg. Salary $82,745 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Altavista, VA Avg. Salary $68,749 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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