Hiring a financial analyst: the market today
The short answer ·
459 open postings ask for a financial analyst as of Nov 11, 2026, from 173 employers. The median advertised pay is $107,000, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 268 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, Nov 11, 2026
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 321 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Sep 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a financial analyst?
Hard. 173 employers are hiring the role right now, led by RTX (Raytheon) with 34 open postings.
What should I pay a financial analyst?
Advertised pay centers on $107,000. Federal staff in series 0501 average $115,226 in actual pay.
Where is a financial analyst being hired?
As of Nov 11, 2026, the most open postings for the role are in California (75), Virginia (56) and Texas (45). Together they hold 38% of its 459 open postings.
Who can help me hire a financial analyst?
Ayla's recruiters, for government agencies and contractors. Send the role for a free market brief within two business days, then interview the people we find; you pay a placement fee when you hire.