Finance High Demand

Financial Manager

Financial Managers

SOC 11-3031

$156,100
Median Pay / yr
12%
High Demand
~64K
Openings / yr
6-10 years
Time to Entry

How Much Does a Financial Manager Make?

The national median salary for a Financial Manager is $156,100 per year ($75.05/hour), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024 data).

That's 138% above the national median salary of $65,470 for all occupations.

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How to Become a Financial Manager

Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Typical Entry Path
1
Bachelor's in finance/accounting
2
5+ years experience. MBA/CFA common.
Required Licenses & Certifications

CFA, CPA beneficial

Time to Entry-Level
6-10 years

Financial Manager Job Outlook

Much faster than avg — the BLS projects 12% growth from 2024 to 2034.

That's significantly faster than the average across all occupations (4%).

About 64,200 positions are expected to open annually, from both new roles and replacement needs.

Business growth; financial complexity; ESG reporting

What It's Like to Work as a Financial Manager

Physical Demands
Low

This is primarily desk-based or low-physical-effort work.

Remote Work
Moderate

Some employers offer remote or hybrid arrangements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Career data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024-34 projections (released August 2025). Salary data: BLS OEWS May 2024.

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