Financial Analyst salary in Seattle, WA
Median pay, Seattle metro
$124,790/year
about $60.00 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $98,850 – $161,180
Half of financial analysts in the Seattle metro area earn more than $124,790 a year and half earn less. That's 21% higher than the national median of $102,740, and ranks #4 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $80,880 | $38.88 |
| 25th | $98,850 | $47.52 |
| Median (50th) | $124,790 | $60.00 |
| 75th | $161,180 | $77.49 |
| 90th (top earners) | $177,940 | $85.55 |
*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 Seattle metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $98,850 ($47.52/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $98,850 to $161,180 ($47.52 to $77.49/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $161,180 ($77.49/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, Seattle metro. Occupation: Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.