Financial Analyst salary in New York, NY
Median pay, New York metro
$128,930/year
about $61.99 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $103,140 – $174,990
Half of financial analysts in the New York metro area earn more than $128,930 a year and half earn less. That's 25% higher than the national median of $102,740, and ranks #3 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $79,340 | $38.14 |
| 25th | $103,140 | $49.59 |
| Median (50th) | $128,930 | $61.99 |
| 75th | $174,990 | $84.13 |
| 90th (top earners) | $225,390 | $108.36 |
*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 New York metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $103,140 ($49.59/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $103,140 to $174,990 ($49.59 to $84.13/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $174,990 ($84.13/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, New York metro. Occupation: Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.