Financial Analyst salary in Detroit, MI
Median pay, Detroit metro
$101,550/year
about $48.82 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $77,990 – $127,340
Half of financial analysts in the Detroit metro area earn more than $101,550 a year and half earn less. That's 1% lower than the national median of $102,740, and ranks #17 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $64,470 | $31.00 |
| 25th | $77,990 | $37.50 |
| Median (50th) | $101,550 | $48.82 |
| 75th | $127,340 | $61.22 |
| 90th (top earners) | $160,350 | $77.09 |
*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 Detroit metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $77,990 ($37.50/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $77,990 to $127,340 ($37.50 to $61.22/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $127,340 ($61.22/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, Detroit metro. Occupation: Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.