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$160,463
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Principal Financial Analyst is $160,463 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $115,306 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $45,157 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Principal Financial Analyst | $160,463 /yr |
| Senior Principal Financial Analyst | $201,296 /yr |
| Director of Finance | $250,288 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Principal Financial Analyst in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Principal Financial Analyst in United States. Employers include Intuit, Oracle and Bristol Myers Squibb.
Top Paying Companies
For Principal Financial Analyst in United States
| 1 | Intuit | $181,815 | |
| 2 | Oracle | $163,998 | |
| 3 | Bristol Myers Squibb | $163,844 | |
| 4 | HubSpot | $162,431 | |
| 5 | Boston Scientific | $162,038 | |
| 6 | Medtronic | $157,554 | |
| 7 | Capital One | $151,458 | |
| 8 | NortonLifeLock | $148,383 | |
| 9 | Sempra | $145,647 | |
| 10 | PECO | $140,994 |
For Principal Financial Analyst
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What is the total pay trajectory for Principal Financial Analyst?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Principal Financial Analyst | $160,463 /yr |
| Senior Principal Financial Analyst | $201,296 /yr |
| Director of Finance | $250,288 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Principal Financial Analyst at different companies?
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$151,458
/ yr
$132,095
/ yr
$157,554
/ yr
$163,998
/ yr
$134,718
/ yr
$148,383
/ yr
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$162,038
/ yr
$181,815
/ yr
$145,647
/ yr
$137,508
/ yr
$139,025
/ yr
$133,298
/ yr
$134,895
/ yr
$140,994
/ yr
$163,844
/ yr
$135,573
/ yr
$162,431
/ yr
$143,898
/ yr
$149,728
/ yrPrincipal Financial Analyst Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Principal Financial Analyst in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Principal Financial Analyst in United States are Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $163,844, Information Technology with a median total pay of $163,214, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $159,796, Financial Services with a median total pay of $151,458, and Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $137,944.
- Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$163,844
12% Higher than other industries
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
The top paying company in Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology for Principal Financial Analyst is Bristol Myers Squibb.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Finance & Accounting?
Jobs in finance and accounting are expected to see continued demand, with employment growth linked to the health of the broader economy. These jobs will continue to offer above average pay but usually require higher education or certification to enter the field. While automation will replace many common tasks, it is not expected to reduce the need for these employees; it will instead allow them to focus on core soft skills like advising clients and analyzing trends.
Recent Salaries Shared
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Principal Financial Analyst pay FAQ
The average salary for a Principal Financial Analyst is $160,463 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 526 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Principal Financial Analyst employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Principal Financial Analyst in United States is $199,601 per year.
The lowest salary for a Principal Financial Analyst in United States is $131,355 per year.
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