Financial Analyst salary in San Jose, CA
Median pay, San Jose / Silicon Valley metro
$144,910/year
about $69.67 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $121,920 – $179,150
Half of financial analysts in the San Jose / Silicon Valley metro area earn more than $144,910 a year and half earn less. That's 41% higher than the national median of $102,740, and ranks #1 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $93,190 | $44.80 |
| 25th | $121,920 | $58.62 |
| Median (50th) | $144,910 | $69.67 |
| 75th | $179,150 | $86.13 |
| 90th (top earners) | $220,280 | $105.90 |
*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 Jose / Silicon Valley metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $121,920 ($58.62/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $121,920 to $179,150 ($58.62 to $86.13/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $179,150 ($86.13/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 Jose / Silicon Valley metro. Occupation: Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.