Hiring a financial analyst: the market today
The short answer ·
409 open postings ask for a financial analyst as of Sep 25, 2026, from 135 employers. The median advertised minimum is $84,448. 224 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
409open postings
135employers hiring
$84,448median advertised minimum
224new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 257 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a financial analyst?
Hard. 135 employers are hiring the role right now, led by RTX (Raytheon) with 26 open postings.
What should I pay a financial analyst?
Advertised minimums center on $84,448. Federal staff in series 0501 average $114,939 in actual pay.