Median Salary
$166,570
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$80.08
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$323,270
entry level starts ~$94,310
Pay Grade
A+
elite pay · 842,000 employed
How much does a Financial Manager make?
Financial Managers in the United States bring home a median salary of $166,570 a year, or around $80.08 an hour. Pay spans a wide range: the bottom 10% earn under $94,310, while the top 10% earn $323,270.
That is $105,180 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Financial Manager salary range by percentile
Half of all Financial Managers earn between $125,490 and $219,980 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $94,310 | $45.34 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $125,490 | $60.33 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $166,570 | $80.08 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $219,980 | $105.76 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $323,270 | $155.42 |
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Highest-paying states for Financial Manager
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. New York leads the country for Financial Manager pay at $219,880 a year, followed by Massachusetts ($206,760) and New Jersey ($199,110). At the other end, Mississippi posts the lowest median at $111,390 — a gap of $108,490 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Financial Manager salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
New York $219,880Massachusetts $206,760New Jersey $199,110District of Columbia $188,880Virginia $185,220Colorado $182,690Delaware $181,580California $180,770Washington $174,840Connecticut $174,830Rhode Island $166,940Georgia $166,790North Carolina $166,780Illinois $165,880Texas $164,860Minnesota $163,410South Dakota $159,700Kansas $159,380Maryland $158,750Oregon $156,460Florida $153,280Utah $150,450Pennsylvania $145,610New Hampshire $144,730Missouri $143,460Tennessee $141,010Ohio $140,870Alabama $140,500Nebraska $140,360Arizona $139,830Wisconsin $139,720Michigan $139,370South Carolina $136,160North Dakota $135,890Indiana $135,840Hawaii $134,210New Mexico $133,700Maine $133,610Iowa $133,320Nevada $132,490Oklahoma $132,460Montana $131,060Kentucky $130,650Vermont $128,690Idaho $127,210Alaska $127,030Louisiana $126,800Wyoming $124,910Arkansas $116,570West Virginia $113,140Mississippi $111,390
Workforce and education
About 842,000 people work as Financial Managers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $186,910 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Financial Manager make in the United States?
The median Financial Manager salary in the United States is $166,570 per year, or about $80.08 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $94,310, while the top 10% of earners make $323,270 or more.
How does Financial Manager pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of A+ (elite pay), the Financial Manager median of $166,570 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Financial Managers the most?
New York is the highest-paying state for Financial Managers, with a median salary of $219,880 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Financial Manager?
Becoming a Financial Manager typically requires around 6 years of college. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.
How many Financial Managers work in the United States?
About 842,000 people were employed as Financial Managers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.