Financial Manager
Financial Managers
SOC 11-3031
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.
How to Become a Financial Manager
CFA, CPA beneficial
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
This is primarily desk-based or low-physical-effort work.
Some employers offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
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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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