Financial Analyst salary in Washington, DC
Median pay, Washington DC metro
$108,330/year
about $52.08 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $86,470 – $142,350
Half of financial analysts in the Washington DC metro area earn more than $108,330 a year and half earn less. That's 5% higher than the national median of $102,740, and ranks #7 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $74,190 | $35.67 |
| 25th | $86,470 | $41.57 |
| Median (50th) | $108,330 | $52.08 |
| 75th | $142,350 | $68.44 |
| 90th (top earners) | $195,190 | $93.84 |
*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 Washington DC metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $86,470 ($41.57/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $86,470 to $142,350 ($41.57 to $68.44/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $142,350 ($68.44/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, Washington DC metro. Occupation: Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.