Financial Analyst salary in San Francisco, CA
Based on 1,006 certified H-1B filings in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Menlo Park, San Mateo, Foster City, Oakland, Redwood City.
Also listed as: Investment Analyst
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $110,000 |
| 25th | $124,650 |
| 50th (median) | $160,000 |
| 75th | $188,000 |
| 90th | $250,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $120,000 | $100,000 | $150,000 | 565 |
| FY2021 | $125,000 | $95,000 | $150,000 | 638 |
| FY2022 | $135,000 | $105,000 | $161,200 | 593 |
| FY2023 | $142,000 | $111,250 | $175,000 | 485 |
| FY2024 | $144,850 | $115,125 | $175,000 | 482 |
| FY2025 | $152,069 | $120,000 | $185,000 | 541 |
| FY2026 | $170,000 | $126,200 | $196,000 | 465 |
Cost of living
San Francisco's median Financial Analyst salary of $160,000 is worth about $138,400 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; San Francisco = 115.6).
Compared with all workers here
All Financial and Investment Analysts in the San Francisco, CA area earned a median of $130,520 in May 2025 (9,910 employed). The H-1B median here is $160,000, 23% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| EY | $133,250 | 98 |
| JPMorgan Chase | $175,000 | 37 |
| Morgan Stanley | $175,000 | 34 |
| Goldman Sachs | $225,000 | 31 |
| BlackRock | $160,100 | 25 |
| Evercore Partners Services East | $185,000 | 18 |
| Visa | $152,069 | 17 |
| Bank of America | $175,000 | 14 |
| Citi | $175,000 | 13 |
| Moelis & Company Group | $175,000 | 12 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $110,000 | 199 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $145,765 | 352 |
| Senior · Level III | $168,400 | 209 |
| Expert · Level IV | $201,250 | 212 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $90,272 | $110,000 | 199 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $121,181 | $145,765 | 352 |
| Senior · Level III | $142,958 | $168,400 | 209 |
| Expert · Level IV | $182,978 | $201,250 | 212 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.