Financial Analyst salary in Los Angeles, CA
Median pay, Los Angeles metro
$102,260/year
about $49.16 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $82,990 – $134,150
Half of financial analysts in the Los Angeles metro area earn more than $102,260 a year and half earn less. That's about the same as the national median of $102,740, and ranks #14 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $67,500 | $32.45 |
| 25th | $82,990 | $39.90 |
| Median (50th) | $102,260 | $49.16 |
| 75th | $134,150 | $64.50 |
| 90th (top earners) | $181,190 | $87.11 |
*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 Los Angeles metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $82,990 ($39.90/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $82,990 to $134,150 ($39.90 to $64.50/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $134,150 ($64.50/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, Los Angeles metro. Occupation: Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.