Salary Outlook
Financial management jobs tend to pay well. The median salary for the profession was $112,700 in 2013, with the lowest-paid managers earning less than $61,320 and the highest-paid earning more than $187,199. The best-paid in the profession work in the metropolitan areas of New York City, San Francisco and Bridgeport, Connecticut.
| Job Salary | Year |
|---|---|
| 2004 | $102,250 |
| 2006 | $110,310 |
| 2008 | $112,410 |
| 2010 | $116,970 |
| 2012 | $123,260 |
Average Financial Manager Pay vs. Other Best Jobs
The average salary for a financial manager was $126,660 in 2013. That salary is high compared with other occupations on our list of the Best Business Jobs. For example, a financial analyst made a mean salary of $91,620 in 2013, a management analyst made $89,990 and a financial advisor made $99,920.
| Job Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Financial Manager | $112,700 |
| Sales Manager | $108,540 |
| Management Analyst | $79,870 |
| Financial Analyst | $78,380 |
| Financial Advisor | $75,320 |
Best Paying Cities for Financial Managers
The highest paid in the financial manager profession work in the metropolitan areas of San Jose, California, Newark, New Jersey, and Bridgeport, Connecticut. The San Francisco area also pays well, as does the city of New York City.
San Jose, California
The average salary of a financial manager working in San Jose, California is $161,080.
Newark, New Jersey
The average salary of a financial manager working in Newark, New Jersey is $161,610.
Bridgeport, Connecticut
The average salary of a financial manager working in Bridgeport, Connecticut is $165,350.
San Francisco
The average salary of a financial manager working in San Francisco is $167,960.
New York City
The average salary of a financial manager working in New York City is $182,960.
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