Financial Managers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$161,700
↑ 50.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Financial Managers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Financial Managers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 50.9% since 2011 ($107,160 → $161,700)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $161,700
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.3% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +3%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $161,700 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | $156,100 | +11.7% |
| 2022 | $139,790 | +6.1% |
| 2021 | $131,710 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | $134,180 | +3.3% |
| 2019 | $129,890 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | $127,990 | +2.3% |
| 2017 | $125,080 | +2.7% |
| 2016 | $121,750 | +3.2% |
| 2015 | $117,990 | +2.3% |
| 2014 | $115,320 | +2.3% |
| 2013 | $112,700 | +2.7% |
| 2012 | $109,740 | +2.4% |
| 2011 | $107,160 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.