Hiring a financial analyst: the market today
The short answer ·
412 open postings ask for a financial analyst as of Oct 10, 2026, from 149 employers. The median advertised pay is $102,968, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 249 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
412open postings
149employers hiring
$102,968median advertised pay
249new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-10-10
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 276 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Aug 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a financial analyst?
Hard. 149 employers are hiring the role right now, led by RTX (Raytheon) with 27 open postings.
What should I pay a financial analyst?
Advertised pay centers on $102,968. Federal staff in series 0501 average $115,045 in actual pay.