Financial Analyst salary in Pittsburgh, PA
Median pay, Pittsburgh metro
$82,530/year
about $39.68 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $71,010 – $109,990
Half of financial analysts in the Pittsburgh metro area earn more than $82,530 a year and half earn less. That's 20% lower than the national median of $102,740, and ranks #28 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $53,910 | $25.92 |
| 25th | $71,010 | $34.14 |
| Median (50th) | $82,530 | $39.68 |
| 75th | $109,990 | $52.88 |
| 90th (top earners) | $133,530 | $64.20 |
*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 Pittsburgh metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $71,010 ($34.14/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $71,010 to $109,990 ($34.14 to $52.88/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $109,990 ($52.88/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, Pittsburgh metro. Occupation: Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.