San Francisco's H1B financial analyst market has 3,800 FY2024 filings and a median wage of $135,000 -- 50% above the national FA median. SF's FA market is tech-company finance: Google, Apple, Salesforce, Stripe, and Airbnb employ financial analysts at significantly higher wages than traditional finance firms, because tech company revenue growth requires sophisticated FP&A talent.
| Role | Median |
|---|---|
| Financial Analyst I | $108,000 |
| Senior Financial Analyst | $140,000 |
| Finance Manager | $168,000 |
| VP Finance / Controller | $205,000 |
| Director of Finance | $242,000 |
Source: DOL LCA disclosures, FY2024.
| Employer | Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Google Finance | $152,000 |
| Salesforce Finance | $148,000 |
| Apple Finance | $145,000 |
| Wells Fargo Analytics | $128,000 |
| Stripe Finance | $158,000 |
| Airbnb Finance | $155,000 |