Financial Analyst

💰 $101K–$136K salary range

Median: $120K  ·  Based on 89 public job postings  ·  Updated July 1, 2026

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Professionals in this capacity critically evaluate the financial viability of AI product roadmaps, optimize resource allocation for computational infrastructure, and forecast growth trajectories for AI-powered solutions. Compensation for this analytical role ranges from $110K–$140K, with a median of $127K, derived from an analysis of 27 recent job postings at high-growth companies. To secure top-tier compensation, candidates typically demonstrate advanced financial modeling specific to AI/SaaS product lifecycles, deep proficiency in Python for complex data analysis and automation, and a strong grasp of cloud infrastructure economics, particularly concerning GPU utilization and large-scale data storage for machine learning operations. This demanding position requires a blend of traditional financial acumen and a nuanced understanding of AI technology's unique cost drivers and revenue generation potential.

📊 Salary breakdown

Financial Analyst salary by location

• All locations: $120K median ($101K–$136K typical range)
• New York: $124K median, $118K–$149K range (+3% vs. national)
• Boston: $116K median, $111K–$138K range (-3% vs. national)
• San Francisco: $128K median, $112K–$142K range (+6% vs. national)
• Los Angeles: $70K median, $70K–$96K range (-42% vs. national)
• Chicago: $95K median, $94K–$97K range (-21% vs. national)

What's typically included

• Health insurance: 75% of postings
• Equity (RSU/options): 73% of postings
• Flexible PTO: 56% of postings
• Parental leave: 34% of postings
• Learning/education budget: 17% of postings

Typical experience required: 3–5 years.

Finance salaries by seniority

• Director of Finance: $100K
• Financial Analyst: $120K
• Senior Financial Analyst: $123K
• Finance Manager: $130K
• FP&A Manager: $131K
• Finance Lead: $175K
• VP Finance / CFO: $205K

What does a Financial Analyst do?

Financial Analysts are finance and accounting professionals who own planning, reporting, and controls. This benchmark reflects Junior-level base compensation at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average Financial Analyst salary at an AI startup?
The median pay is $120K, with a typical range of $101K–$136K, based on 89 public job postings collected in 2025–2026.

Where does this salary data come from?
It is aggregated from public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. We require a minimum of 15 postings per role.

Methodology

Figures are the midpoint of each posting's advertised USD salary range, aggregated from 89 public job postings (2025–2026). The range shown is the 25th–75th percentile; the median is the 50th percentile. Equity is separate and not included; where a posting's range reflects on-target earnings (OTE) for commission roles, that is included in the midpoint. Roles require at least 15 postings to be published. Last refreshed July 1, 2026.

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