Financial Analyst salary in Tampa, FL
Median pay, Tampa metro
$79,910/year
about $38.42 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $65,110 – $106,460
Half of financial analysts in the Tampa metro area earn more than $79,910 a year and half earn less. That's 22% lower than the national median of $102,740, and ranks #30 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $61,370 | $29.50 |
| 25th | $65,110 | $31.30 |
| Median (50th) | $79,910 | $38.42 |
| 75th | $106,460 | $51.18 |
| 90th (top earners) | $132,030 | $63.48 |
*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 Tampa metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $65,110 ($31.30/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $65,110 to $106,460 ($31.30 to $51.18/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $106,460 ($51.18/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, Tampa metro. Occupation: Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.