Financial Analyst salary in Philadelphia, PA
Median pay, Philadelphia metro
$95,400/year
about $45.87 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $77,730 – $130,760
Half of financial analysts in the Philadelphia metro area earn more than $95,400 a year and half earn less. That's 7% lower than the national median of $102,740, and ranks #24 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $57,260 | $27.53 |
| 25th | $77,730 | $37.37 |
| Median (50th) | $95,400 | $45.87 |
| 75th | $130,760 | $62.87 |
| 90th (top earners) | $165,600 | $79.62 |
*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 Philadelphia metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $77,730 ($37.37/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $77,730 to $130,760 ($37.37 to $62.87/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $130,760 ($62.87/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, Philadelphia metro. Occupation: Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.