Financial Analyst Salary in San Francisco, CA
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The median financial analyst in the San Francisco area earns $130,520 a year ($62.75 an hour), 27% above the U.S. median ($102,740) and 20% above the California median ($109,110). Half of the 9,910 financial analysts there earn between $97,490 and $166,350.
| Annual pay | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $82,570 | $72,840 | $63,720 |
| 25th percentile | $97,490 | $86,440 | $79,290 |
| Median | $130,520 | $109,110 | $102,740 |
| 75th percentile | $166,350 | $146,840 | $133,340 |
| 90th percentile | $217,160 | $198,280 | $180,860 |
| Average | $142,560 | $125,070 | $116,800 |
| Jobs | 9,910 | 45,380 | 361,980 |
San Francisco, CA ranks 2nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for financial analyst pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($144,910).
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Check my payFinancial analyst pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $144,910
- San Diego, CA: $106,040
- Sacramento, CA: $103,980
- New York, NY: $128,930
- Seattle, WA: $124,790
- Boston, MA: $117,520
- Portland, OR: $117,280
- Washington, DC: $108,330
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Similar jobs in San Francisco, CA
- Financial Advisor: $160,610
- Accountant: $110,730
- Loan Officer: $103,000
- Project Manager: $135,040
- Human Resources Specialist: $103,140
- Marketing Specialist: $123,250
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.