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Business & Finance Salary Guide 2026
Business and finance careers offer some of the strongest salary trajectories, especially for professionals with advanced certifications like CPA, CFA, or MBA. From entry-level analysts to C-suite executives, this sector rewards analytical skills and strategic thinking. Below is salary data for every business and finance occupation.
97
Total Jobs
$89,652
Average Salary
$185,000
Highest Paying
+24%
Fastest Growing
BLS.gov data
All 97 occupations
Free & sortable
Highest Paying
Chief Operating Officer — $185,000/year
Fastest Growing
Actuarial Consultant — +24% projected growth
All Business & Finance Salaries Jobs
| Job Title | Median Salary | Hourly Rate | Growth | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Operating Officer | $185,000 | $88/hr | +7% | Bachelor's degree; MBA preferred |
| Marketing Manager | $156,580 | $75/hr | +6% | Bachelor's in marketing, busines... |
| Financial Manager | $156,100 | $75/hr | +16% | Bachelor's degree in Finance |
| Investment Banker | $150,000 | $72/hr | +7% | Bachelor's degree in Finance; MB... |
| Corporate Treasurer | $145,000 | $69/hr | +11% | Bachelor's degree in Finance; MB... |
| Fund Manager | $145,000 | $69/hr | +16% | Bachelor's degree in Finance; MB... |
| Tax Attorney | $145,000 | $69/hr | +6% | Juris Doctor (J.D.) + LLM in Tax |
| Quantitative Analyst | $140,000 | $67/hr | +20% | Master's or Ph.D. in Math/Physic... |
| Treasurer | $140,000 | $67/hr | +11% | Bachelor's degree in Finance; MB... |
| Human Resources Manager | $136,350 | $65/hr | +5% | Bachelor's in HR, business, or r... |
| Controller | $135,000 | $64/hr | +6% | Bachelor's degree in Accounting;... |
| Financial Controller | $135,000 | $64/hr | +6% | Bachelor's degree in Accounting |
| Pension Fund Manager | $130,000 | $62/hr | +10% | Bachelor's degree in Finance; CF... |
| Hedge Fund Analyst | $125,000 | $60/hr | +10% | Bachelor's degree in Finance; MB... |
| Actuarial Consultant | $120,000 | $57/hr | +24% | Bachelor's degree in Math or Act... |
| Actuary | $120,000 | $57/hr | +21% | Bachelor's in actuarial science,... |
| Derivatives Trader | $120,000 | $57/hr | +4% | Bachelor's degree in Finance or ... |
| Private Equity Analyst | $120,000 | $57/hr | +11% | Bachelor's degree in Finance; MB... |
| Economics Professor | $115,000 | $55/hr | +7% | Doctoral degree in Economics |
| Risk Manager | $115,000 | $55/hr | +10% | Bachelor's degree in Finance or ... |
| Venture Capital Analyst | $115,000 | $55/hr | +11% | Bachelor's degree in Finance; MB... |
| Wealth Manager | $115,000 | $55/hr | +13% | Bachelor's degree in Finance |
| Economist | $113,940 | $54/hr | +6% | Master's or Doctoral degree in E... |
| Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst | $110,000 | $52/hr | +7% | Bachelor's degree in Finance; MB... |
| Bankruptcy Attorney | $105,000 | $50/hr | +5% | Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree |
| Equity Research Analyst | $105,000 | $50/hr | +7% | Bachelor's degree in Finance; MB... |
| Management Consultant | $104,700 | $50/hr | +11% | Bachelor's degree; MBA preferred |
| Financial Advisor | $99,580 | $47/hr | +13% | Bachelor's degree in Finance |
| Financial Planner | $99,580 | $47/hr | +13% | Bachelor's degree in Finance |
| Project Manager | $98,580 | $47/hr | +6% | Bachelor's degree; MBA valued |
| Business Development Manager | $98,000 | $47/hr | +7% | Bachelor's degree in Business |
| Compliance Manager | $98,000 | $47/hr | +8% | Bachelor's degree in Business or... |
| Supply Chain Manager | $98,000 | $47/hr | +18% | Bachelor's degree in Supply Chai... |
| Financial Analyst | $96,220 | $46/hr | +8% | Bachelor's in finance, economics... |
| Bond Trader | $95,000 | $45/hr | +4% | Bachelor's degree in Finance |
| Commercial Banker | $95,000 | $45/hr | +7% | Bachelor's degree in Finance |
| Estate Planner | $95,000 | $45/hr | +8% | Juris Doctor or CFP certification |
| Securities Trader | $95,000 | $45/hr | +4% | Bachelor's degree in Finance |
| Business Analyst | $93,000 | $44/hr | +10% | Bachelor's in business, IT, or r... |
| Fixed Income Analyst | $92,000 | $44/hr | +7% | Bachelor's degree in Finance |
| Investment Analyst | $90,000 | $43/hr | +9% | Bachelor's degree in Finance |
| Business Continuity Planner | $88,000 | $42/hr | +8% | Bachelor's degree in Business or IT |
| Trust Officer | $88,000 | $42/hr | +5% | Bachelor's degree in Finance or Law |
| Credit Manager | $85,000 | $40/hr | +5% | Bachelor's degree in Finance |
| Franchise Owner | $85,000 | $40/hr | +5% | No formal requirement |
| Budget Analyst | $84,940 | $40/hr | +3% | Bachelor's degree in Finance or ... |
| Auditor | $83,000 | $39/hr | +6% | Bachelor's degree in Accounting |
| Forensic Accountant | $83,000 | $39/hr | +6% | Bachelor's degree in Accounting |
| Actuary Analyst | $82,000 | $39/hr | +24% | Bachelor's degree in Mathematics... |
| Corporate Finance Analyst | $82,000 | $39/hr | +9% | Bachelor's degree in Finance |
| Financial Examiner | $82,000 | $39/hr | +18% | Bachelor's degree in Finance or ... |
| Reinsurance Analyst | $82,000 | $39/hr | +5% | Bachelor's degree in Math or Fin... |
| Internal Auditor | $80,000 | $38/hr | +7% | Bachelor's degree in Accounting |
| Accountant | $79,880 | $38/hr | +4% | Bachelor's degree in accounting |
| Banking Manager | $78,000 | $37/hr | +5% | Bachelor's degree in Finance or ... |
| Commercial Real Estate Agent | $78,000 | $37/hr | +5% | High school diploma + license |
| Compliance Officer | $78,000 | $37/hr | +5% | Bachelor's degree in Business or... |
| Financial Crime Investigator | $78,000 | $37/hr | +10% | Bachelor's degree in Finance or ... |
| Risk Analyst | $78,000 | $37/hr | +10% | Bachelor's degree in Finance or ... |
| Sports Agent | $78,000 | $37/hr | +5% | Bachelor's degree; JD or MBA valued |
| Stockbroker | $78,000 | $37/hr | +4% | Bachelor's degree in Finance |
| Insurance Underwriter | $77,860 | $37/hr | -2% | Bachelor's degree in Finance or ... |
| Underwriter | $77,860 | $37/hr | -2% | Bachelor's degree in Finance |
| Tax Accountant | $75,000 | $36/hr | +4% | Bachelor's degree in Accounting |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,680 | $35/hr | +13% | Bachelor's degree in Marketing o... |
| Cost Estimator | $73,000 | $35/hr | +4% | Bachelor's degree in related field |
| Claims Adjuster | $72,000 | $34/hr | +5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Compensation Analyst | $72,000 | $34/hr | +7% | Bachelor's degree in HR or Business |
| Credit Analyst | $72,000 | $34/hr | +8% | Bachelor's degree in Finance |
| Insurance Adjuster | $72,000 | $34/hr | +5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Insurance Broker | $72,000 | $34/hr | +5% | High school diploma + license |
| Mortgage Broker | $72,000 | $34/hr | +3% | High school diploma + licensing |
| Revenue Analyst | $72,000 | $34/hr | +8% | Bachelor's degree in Finance |
| Loan Officer | $69,990 | $33/hr | +3% | Bachelor's degree |
| Insurance Claims Examiner | $68,000 | $32/hr | +5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Procurement Specialist | $68,000 | $32/hr | +6% | Bachelor's degree in Business |
| Commercial Insurance Agent | $65,000 | $31/hr | +5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Investment Property Manager | $65,000 | $31/hr | +5% | Bachelor's degree preferred |
| Billing Manager | $62,000 | $29/hr | +5% | Bachelor's degree in Business |
| Loss Prevention Manager | $62,000 | $29/hr | +5% | Bachelor's degree in Criminal Ju... |
| Real Estate Appraiser | $62,000 | $29/hr | +5% | Bachelor's degree + license |
| Insurance Agent | $59,080 | $28/hr | +0% | High school diploma (bachelor's ... |
| Benefits Administrator | $58,000 | $27/hr | +5% | Bachelor's degree in HR or Business |
| Collections Manager | $58,000 | $27/hr | +3% | Bachelor's degree in Business |
| Escrow Officer | $58,000 | $27/hr | +3% | High school diploma + training |
| Property Manager | $58,000 | $27/hr | +5% | Bachelor's degree preferred |
| Recruiter | $58,000 | $27/hr | +7% | Bachelor's degree in HR or Business |
| Real Estate Agent | $56,620 | $27/hr | +0% | High school diploma + real estat... |
| Payroll Specialist | $52,000 | $25/hr | +5% | Associate's degree |
| Title Examiner | $48,000 | $23/hr | +3% | High school diploma + training |
| Bookkeeper | $47,440 | $22/hr | +0% | Some college; associate's preferred |
| Accounts Payable Specialist | $46,000 | $22/hr | +3% | Associate's degree |
| Accounts Receivable Specialist | $46,000 | $22/hr | +3% | Associate's degree |
| Financial Aid Counselor | $46,000 | $22/hr | +5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Tax Preparer | $46,000 | $22/hr | +4% | High school diploma + certification |
| Claims Processor | $42,000 | $20/hr | +3% | High school diploma |
| Bank Teller | $36,310 | $17/hr | -12% | High school diploma |
Click column headers to sort. All salary data from BLS.gov.