Financial Analyst salary in Denver, CO
Median pay, Denver metro
$104,480/year
about $50.23 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $82,970 – $132,170
Half of financial analysts in the Denver metro area earn more than $104,480 a year and half earn less. That's 2% higher than the national median of $102,740, and ranks #11 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $74,860 | $35.99 |
| 25th | $82,970 | $39.89 |
| Median (50th) | $104,480 | $50.23 |
| 75th | $132,170 | $63.54 |
| 90th (top earners) | $176,020 | $84.63 |
*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 Denver metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $82,970 ($39.89/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $82,970 to $132,170 ($39.89 to $63.54/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $132,170 ($63.54/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, Denver metro. Occupation: Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.