Financial Manager Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Pennsylvania Median
$145,610
per year
Hourly Rate
$70.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-13% vs US median
US median $166,570
State Rank
#23 of 51
32,180 employed here

How much does a Financial Manager make in Pennsylvania?

A Financial Manager working in Pennsylvania earns a median salary of $145,610 per year, or about $70.00 per hour. That is 13% below the national median of $166,570 for this occupation.

Within Pennsylvania, entry-level pay starts around $83,180 while the top 10% make $286,240 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $109,470 and $200,530 a year.

Financial Manager salary range in Pennsylvania

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$83,180$39.99
25th percentile (early career)$109,470$52.63
50th percentile (median)$145,610$70.00
75th percentile (experienced)$200,530$96.41
90th percentile (top earners)$286,240$137.62

How Pennsylvania compares

Pennsylvania ranks 23rd 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 Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania pay ($145,610) 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 Pennsylvania?
The median Financial Manager salary in Pennsylvania is $145,610 per year, or about $70.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $83,180 at the entry level to $286,240 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Pennsylvania pay compare to the national average?
Pennsylvania pays Financial Managers about 13% less than the national median of $166,570. Pennsylvania ranks 23rd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for Financial Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $145,610 a year. About 32,180 Financial Managers are employed in Pennsylvania. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Pennsylvania?
The highest-paying occupations in Pennsylvania include Cardiologist ($579,120), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ($553,740), Anesthesiologist ($461,390), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

← See the national Financial Manager salary report

Related salaries

Purchasing Manager

$148,080
median pay · 84,000 employed

Compensation and Benefits Managers

$149,230
median pay · 23,000 employed

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

$107,230
median pay · 221,000 employed

Public Relation Managers

$146,910
median pay · 75,000 employed

Education Administrator, Kindergarten through Secondary

$105,870
median pay · 328,000 employed

Medical and Health Services Managers

$123,860
median pay · 597,000 employed
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.