Industry Benchmark Matrix · 2026
Official BLS OEWS Survey Data
Finance Salary Directory
Data updated · Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Methodology
Financial analysts, corporate controllers, investment managers, and wealth governance compensation ladders.
Industry Median Wage
$107,279
Annual Statutory Base
Top-Paying Role
Chief Executives
$213,990 / year
Typical Work Year
2,080 hrs
40 hrs / week standard
Specialties Benchmarked
12 Occupations
BLS Standard SOC Codes
Industry Sectors
Comparative Wage Percentiles & Hourly Breakdown
Official BLS OEWS distribution across entry (10th), junior (25th), median (50th), and senior/master (90th) tiers.
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| Occupation & Code | Entry (10th %) | National Median (50th %) | Top Tier (90th %) | Median Hourly | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Chief Executives
SOC 11-1011 · Finance & Management
|
$75,700 | $213,990 | $507,730 | $102.88/hr | Profile |
|
Financial Manager
SOC 11-3031 · Finance
|
$94,310 | $166,570 | $323,270 | $80.08/hr | Profile |
|
Risk Management Specialist
SOC 13-2054 · Finance
|
$64,820 | $117,330 | $196,110 | $56.41/hr | Profile |
|
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
SOC 11-9032 · Finance & Management
|
$76,280 | $105,870 | $167,770 | $50.90/hr | Profile |
|
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
SOC 11-9033 · Finance & Management
|
$64,560 | $104,590 | $215,620 | $50.28/hr | Profile |
|
Financial Analyst
SOC 13-2051 · Finance
|
$63,720 | $102,740 | $180,860 | $49.39/hr | Profile |
|
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents
SOC 11-9131 · Finance & Management
|
$85,090 | $96,660 | $111,740 | $46.47/hr | Profile |
|
Education Administrators, All Other
SOC 11-9039 · Finance & Management
|
$51,910 | $95,200 | $161,010 | $45.77/hr | Profile |
|
Emergency Management Directors
SOC 11-9161 · Finance & Management
|
$54,210 | $93,330 | $166,430 | $44.87/hr | Profile |
|
Accountant & Auditor
SOC 13-2011 · Finance
|
$56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 | $40.23/hr | Profile |
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Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
SOC 11-9031 · Finance & Management
|
$38,580 | $59,300 | $98,240 | $28.51/hr | Profile |
|
Legislators
SOC 11-1031 · Finance & Management
|
$22,400 | $48,090 | $118,600 | $23.12/hr | Profile |
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Finance Salary Directory Overview
2026 BLS OEWS wage benchmarks for Finance careers: national median pay, 10th to 90th percentile distributions and the top paying metropolitan markets. Official 2026 economic data for Finance compiled from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS surveys, HUD Fair Market Rents, and statutory tax codes.