Financial Managers

Accounting & Auditing • Business & Finance Careers

Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment. Excludes "Financial Risk Specialists" (13-2054).

Typical Salary (Median)
$161,700
(2024 BLS data)
Half earn more, half earn less
Average Salary (Mean)
$180,470
Mathematical average of all salaries
National Employment
818,620
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
BLS Code: 113031

Understanding Salary Statistics: The typical salary (median) shows what a middle-of-the-road Financial Managers earns, making it useful for salary negotiations. The average salary (mean) can be higher due to top earners and is often used in industry reports.

Salary Distribution

National salary ranges for Financial Managers (2024)

10th Percentile
$86,490
25th Percentile
$118,360
75th Percentile
$214,210

Top Industries

Industries with the most Financial Managers positions

1
Cross-industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local Government
818,620
$180,470 avg
2
Cross-industry, Private Ownership Only
747,500
$184,480 avg
3
Sector 52 - Finance and Insurance
255,610
$188,000 avg
4
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
133,730
$153,190 avg
5
Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
115,660
$195,510 avg

Work Environment

Office

Career Overview

💼 About This Career

Financial Managers professionals work in business & finance careers, specifically in accounting & auditing. This role typically requires bachelor's degree and offers a median salary of $161,700.

📊 Job Market Outlook

The job growth outlook for Financial Managers is rated as High. Currently, there are approximately 818,620 people employed in this occupation nationwide.

Related Skills & Keywords

financial manager finance director controller CFO

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Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.