Financial Analyst salary in San Francisco, CA
Median pay, San Francisco Bay Area (SF/Oakland)
$130,520/year
about $62.75 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $97,490 – $166,350
Half of financial analysts in the San Francisco Bay Area (SF/Oakland) area earn more than $130,520 a year and half earn less. That's 27% higher than the national median of $102,740, and ranks #2 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $82,570 | $39.70 |
| 25th | $97,490 | $46.87 |
| Median (50th) | $130,520 | $62.75 |
| 75th | $166,350 | $79.98 |
| 90th (top earners) | $217,160 | $104.40 |
*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 Francisco Bay Area (SF/Oakland) area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $97,490 ($46.87/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $97,490 to $166,350 ($46.87 to $79.98/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $166,350 ($79.98/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 Francisco Bay Area (SF/Oakland). Occupation: Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.