Quantitative Analyst salary in Philadelphia, PA
Based on 179 certified H-1B filings in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Wilmington, Bala Cynwyd, Radnor, Malvern, Mount Laurel.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $73,136 |
| 25th | $90,450 |
| 50th (median) | $110,000 |
| 75th | $132,500 |
| 90th | $168,313 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $82,800 | $66,914 | $116,500 | 131 |
| FY2021 | $96,886 | $72,363 | $124,908 | 134 |
| FY2022 | $100,000 | $57,637 | $126,630 | 140 |
| FY2023 | $112,300 | $76,250 | $137,903 | 58 |
| FY2024 | $114,698 | $88,400 | $136,440 | 74 |
| FY2025 | $109,000 | $89,500 | $132,100 | 91 |
| FY2026 | $111,000 | $95,000 | $132,250 | 88 |
Cost of living
Philadelphia's median Quantitative Analyst salary of $110,000 is worth about $107,300 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Philadelphia = 102.6).
Compared with all workers here
All Financial Quantitative Analysts in the Philadelphia, PA area earned a median of $84,680 in May 2025 (3,050 employed). The H-1B median here is $110,000, 30% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock | $94,500 | 31 |
| Citi | $129,900 | 24 |
| JPMorgan Chase | $116,832 | 22 |
| Susquehanna International Group | $90,600 | 22 |
| TD Bank, National Association | $115,000 | 14 |
| Barclays | too few | 9 |
| Lincoln National | too few | 5 |
| The Vanguard Group | too few | 5 |
| Goldman Sachs | too few | 4 |
| Essent Guaranty | too few | 4 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $82,500 | 36 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $105,000 | 73 |
| Senior · Level III | $114,188 | 46 |
| Expert · Level IV | $148,988 | 23 |
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 | $62,234 | $82,500 | 36 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $81,037 | $105,000 | 73 |
| Senior · Level III | $99,861 | $114,188 | 46 |
| Expert · Level IV | $118,664 | $148,988 | 23 |
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.