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Financial analyst salary in United States

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

Average base salary

$75,514
Average $75,514
Low $52,976
High $107,639
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
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The average salary for a financial analyst is $75,514 per year in the United States. 10.4k salaries reported, updated at September 19, 2023

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Salaries by years of experience in the United States

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Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
3 to 5 years
6 to 9 years
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Top companies for Financial Analysts in United States

  1. Google
    4.3
    4,782 reviews27 salaries reported
    $109,067per year
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Highest paying cities for Financial Analysts near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $94,448 per year
    89 salaries reported
  2. Washington, DC
    $91,004 per year
    175 salaries reported
  3. New York, NY
    $82,153 per year
    400 salaries reported
  1. Phoenix, AZ
    $81,949 per year
    123 salaries reported
  2. Houston, TX
    $81,942 per year
    222 salaries reported
  3. Dallas, TX
    $77,377 per year
    201 salaries reported
  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $76,943 per year
    149 salaries reported
  2. Indianapolis, IN
    $70,356 per year
    44 salaries reported
  3. Atlanta, GA
    $70,247 per year
    273 salaries reported
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Where can a Financial Analyst earn more?

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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Financial Analysts

Most recommended skill

Strategic Planning(earn +86.90% more)

The jobs requiring this skill have decrease by 26.32% since 2018. Financial Analysts with this skill earn +86.90% more than the average base salary, which is $75,514 per year.

Job Trend
YearNumber of job openings on Indeed requiring this skillChange from previous year
201281increase by 81
2013445increase by 449.38%
2014849increase by 90.79%
2015411decrease by 51.59%
2016215decrease by 47.69%
2017159decrease by 26.05%
2018171increase by 7.55%
2019126decrease by 26.32%

Top companies hiring Financial Analysts with the recommended skill

CROSSFIT
Loudoun County Public Schools
General Dynamics Information Technology
Serco Group
National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation
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Top certifications
Chartered Financial Analyst
+14.40%salary
Top licenses
CPA
+9.96%salary

More critical skills and qualifications that pay well

Top SkillsSalaryJob openingsCompanies
5 jobs11
5 jobs8
3 jobs3
10 jobs12
41 jobs52
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Most common benefits for Financial Analysts

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • AD&D insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • Work from home
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Salary satisfaction

Based on 765 ratings

62% of Financial Analysts in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.

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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?

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Average $72,869 per year

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Common questions about salaries for a Financial Analyst

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