Financial Analyst salary in Atlanta, GA
Median pay, Atlanta metro
$100,830/year
about $48.48 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $79,940 – $131,200
Half of financial analysts in the Atlanta metro area earn more than $100,830 a year and half earn less. That's 2% lower than the national median of $102,740, and ranks #19 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $69,350 | $33.34 |
| 25th | $79,940 | $38.43 |
| Median (50th) | $100,830 | $48.48 |
| 75th | $131,200 | $63.08 |
| 90th (top earners) | $169,540 | $81.51 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a financial analyst job in the Atlanta metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $79,940 ($38.43/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $79,940 to $131,200 ($38.43 to $63.08/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $131,200 ($63.08/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Bonuses can be a big part of pay in finance, so ask what a typical bonus has been, not just the target.
- Corporate FP&A roles and investment roles share this title but pay quite differently.
- A CFA charter or progress toward it can support a higher offer for investment roles.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Atlanta metro. Occupation: Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.