Financial Manager Salary in New York (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Financial Managers in New York, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
New York Median
$219,880
per year
Hourly Rate
$105.71
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+32% vs US median
US median $166,570
State Rank
#1 of 51
80,810 employed here

How much does a Financial Manager make in New York?

Financial Managers in New York take home a median of $219,880 annually — roughly $105.71 an hour — which runs 32% above the national median of $166,570.

Within New York, entry-level pay starts around $124,670 while the top 10% make $370,780 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $166,410 and $328,210 a year.

Financial Manager salary range in New York

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$124,670$59.94
25th percentile (early career)$166,410$80.00
50th percentile (median)$219,880$105.71
75th percentile (experienced)$328,210$157.79
90th percentile (top earners)$370,780$178.26

How New York compares

New York ranks 1st out of 51 states and territories for Financial Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1New York$219,880
2Massachusetts$206,760
3New Jersey$199,110
4District of Columbia$188,880
5Virginia$185,220

Working as a Financial Manager in New York

Nationally, about 842,000 people work as Financial Managers in the United States. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.

Considering a move? Compare New York pay ($219,880) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Financial Manager make in New York?
The median Financial Manager salary in New York is $219,880 per year, or about $105.71 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $124,670 at the entry level to $370,780 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New York pay compare to the national average?
New York pays Financial Managers about 32% more than the national median of $166,570. New York ranks 1st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New York a good state for Financial Managers?
Yes on pay — New York pays above the national median for this occupation, at $219,880 a year. About 80,810 Financial Managers are employed in New York. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New York?
The highest-paying occupations in New York include Cardiologist ($492,040), Anesthesiologist ($445,660), Radiologist ($441,580), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.