Financial Analyst salary in Washington, DC
Based on 272 certified H-1B filings in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Arlington, Mclean, Rockville, Tysons, Bethesda.
Also listed as: Investment Analyst
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $75,100 |
| 25th | $95,940 |
| 50th (median) | $123,836 |
| 75th | $151,581 |
| 90th | $191,800 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $85,700 | $71,976 | $110,000 | 150 |
| FY2021 | $85,500 | $72,927 | $123,698 | 136 |
| FY2022 | $90,500 | $84,250 | $122,250 | 170 |
| FY2023 | $109,554 | $89,951 | $165,775 | 120 |
| FY2024 | $100,035 | $90,000 | $135,000 | 124 |
| FY2025 | $116,000 | $85,000 | $159,750 | 158 |
| FY2026 | $125,000 | $103,132 | $148,404 | 114 |
Cost of living
Washington's median Financial Analyst salary of $123,836 is worth about $113,700 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Washington = 108.9).
Compared with all workers here
All Financial and Investment Analysts in the Washington, DC area earned a median of $108,330 in May 2025 (10,930 employed). The H-1B median here is $123,836, 14% 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 | $187,900 | 38 |
| Amazon | $137,000 | 29 |
| Infinite Computer Solutions | too few | 6 |
| Deloitte | too few | 5 |
| Kimc (U.s.) | too few | 5 |
| Strategic Alpha | too few | 4 |
| Bechtel Enterprises | too few | 3 |
| Dc Capital Partners Management | too few | 3 |
| DSFederal | too few | 3 |
| Durable Capital Partners | too few | 3 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $76,066 | 68 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $113,350 | 66 |
| Senior · Level III | $137,500 | 55 |
| Expert · Level IV | $165,120 | 55 |
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 | $74,131 | $76,066 | 68 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $100,069 | $113,350 | 66 |
| Senior · Level III | $124,093 | $137,500 | 55 |
| Expert · Level IV | $139,818 | $165,120 | 55 |
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.