Financial Analyst salary in San Diego, CA
Median pay, San Diego metro
$106,040/year
about $50.98 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $81,400 – $131,860
Half of financial analysts in the San Diego metro area earn more than $106,040 a year and half earn less. That's 3% higher than the national median of $102,740, and ranks #9 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $66,830 | $32.13 |
| 25th | $81,400 | $39.13 |
| Median (50th) | $106,040 | $50.98 |
| 75th | $131,860 | $63.39 |
| 90th (top earners) | $173,670 | $83.50 |
*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 San Diego metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $81,400 ($39.13/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $81,400 to $131,860 ($39.13 to $63.39/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $131,860 ($63.39/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, San Diego metro. Occupation: Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.