Financial Analyst salary in Sacramento, CA
Median pay, Sacramento metro
$103,980/year
about $49.99 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $83,310 – $131,290
Half of financial analysts in the Sacramento metro area earn more than $103,980 a year and half earn less. That's 1% higher than the national median of $102,740, and ranks #12 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $74,170 | $35.66 |
| 25th | $83,310 | $40.05 |
| Median (50th) | $103,980 | $49.99 |
| 75th | $131,290 | $63.12 |
| 90th (top earners) | $177,470 | $85.32 |
*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 Sacramento metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $83,310 ($40.05/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $83,310 to $131,290 ($40.05 to $63.12/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $131,290 ($63.12/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, Sacramento metro. Occupation: Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.