Senior Financial Analyst Salary in San Francisco

💰 $140K–$260K salary range

Median: $225K  ·  Based on 93 public job postings  ·  Updated June 10, 2026

This Senior Financial Analyst salary benchmark for San Francisco is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect base salary and are refreshed as new postings are collected.

📊 Salary breakdown

Senior Financial Analyst pay in San Francisco vs. national

• San Francisco: $225K median
• National: $151K median

San Francisco Senior Financial Analyst pay runs 49% above the national median.

Finance salaries in San Francisco by seniority

• Financial Analyst: $160K
• Director of Finance: $160K
• Finance Manager: $180K
• FP&A Manager: $192K
• Senior Financial Analyst: $225K
• Finance Lead: $240K
• VP Finance / CFO: $270K

What does a Senior Financial Analyst in San Francisco do?

Senior Financial Analysts are professionals working in Finance. This benchmark reflects Mid-level base compensation for San Francisco-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average Senior Financial Analyst salary in San Francisco?
The median base salary is $225K, with a typical range of $140K–$260K, based on 93 public San Francisco job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does San Francisco compare to the national Senior Financial Analyst salary?
The national median is $151K; San Francisco is shown above.

Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 San Francisco postings.

Methodology

USD base salary aggregated from 93 public job postings located in San Francisco (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. At least 15 San Francisco postings required to publish. Last refreshed June 10, 2026.

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