Compensation reference for finance occupations.
National medians for 2026, ranked highest to lowest. Top earner in this category: Chief Financial Officer at $383,500.
| Role | Median 2026 | 25th % | 75th % | 90th % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | $383,500 | $235,700 | $621,300 | $1,017,700 |
| Investment Banker | $208,900 | $147,800 | $310,700 | $449,900 |
| Controller | $162,800 | $117,800 | $214,200 | $267,800 |
| Actuary | $137,100 | $101,800 | $180,000 | $233,500 |
| Financial Analyst | $112,500 | $83,600 | $147,800 | $190,700 |
| Financial Advisor | $105,000 | $66,400 | $173,500 | $278,500 |
| Insurance Underwriter | $94,300 | $69,600 | $123,200 | $155,300 |
| Tax Accountant | $92,100 | $69,600 | $123,200 | $158,500 |
| Credit Analyst | $90,000 | $66,400 | $120,000 | $155,300 |
| Accountant / CPA | $87,800 | $66,400 | $115,700 | $150,000 |