Financial Analyst salary
From 14,390 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 13-2051: Financial and Investment Analysts
- Also filed as: Investment Analyst
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 36% of Financial Analyst filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: EY. 1,417 filings (10% of the total), median $175,000.
- Pay depends on the city. Among the 10 metro areas with the most filings, the median ranges from $95,000 in Dallas, TX to $160,000 in New York, NY.
- Median up 36% since FY2020. From $105,622 in FY2020 to $143,360 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Financial Analyst H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 14,390 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Financial Analyst jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 13-2051, Financial and Investment Analysts). The median base salary is $137,500, 12% above the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $105,000 and $180,000. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 36% of filings. New York, NY has the most filings (6,544), and EY is the employer that files the most (1,417).
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Top employers for Financial Analyst
EY1,417 filings · 10%$175,000
JPMorgan Chase576 filings · 4%$165,000
Goldman Sachs476 filings · 3%$119,250
Bank of America433 filings · 3%$175,000
Amazon424 filings · 3%$117,499
Morgan Stanley306 filings · 2%$175,000
Citi236 filings · 2%$175,000
BlackRock186 filings · 1%$140,000
Deutsche Bank Securities182 filings · 1%$140,000
UBS142 filings · 1%$175,000
Employers with the most Financial Analyst filings. Bar: share of all Financial Analyst filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 24% of filings
Mid-level · 36% of filings
Senior · 19% of filings
Expert · 22% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $95,000 | 3,195 |
| Level II · Qualified | $130,000 | 4,867 |
| Level III · Experienced | $160,000 | 2,531 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $200,000 | 2,926 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Financial Analyst pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Financial Analyst does
Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Financial and Investment Analysts), the median annual wage was $102,740 in May 2025, with 361,980 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $137,500, 34% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $85,000 | $63,720 |
| 25th percentile | $105,000 | $79,290 |
| Median | $137,500 | $102,740 |
| 75th percentile | $180,000 | $133,340 |
| 90th percentile | $225,000 | $180,860 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $85,000 |
| 25th | $105,000 |
| 50th (median) | $137,500 |
| 75th | $180,000 |
| 90th | $225,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $105,622 | $82,500 | $140,000 | 7,266 |
| FY2021 | $110,000 | $85,000 | $150,000 | 7,711 |
| FY2022 | $120,000 | $92,200 | $159,619 | 7,693 |
| FY2023 | $129,470 | $100,000 | $175,000 | 6,685 |
| FY2024 | $130,000 | $100,000 | $175,000 | 6,676 |
| FY2025 | $130,083 | $100,000 | $175,000 | 7,625 |
| FY2026 | $143,360 | $110,000 | $182,978 | 6,765 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Financial Analyst make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Financial Analyst jobs is $137,500 (14,390 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $105,000 and $180,000.
What does an entry-level Financial Analyst earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $95,000. Level I accounts for 24% of Financial Analyst filings.
Which city pays H-1B Financial Analysts the most?
Among metro areas with at least 100 filings, New York, NY has the highest median base salary for Financial Analyst jobs: $160,000 (6,544 filings).
Which employers file the most H-1B applications for Financial Analysts?
EY (1,417), JPMorgan Chase (576) and Goldman Sachs (476) filed the most Financial Analyst LCAs in FY2025–FY2026.
Do H-1B Financial Analysts earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($137,500) is 34% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($102,740, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.