Business & Finance salaries
Business and finance careers cover accounting, analysis, human resources, and management support. Many require a bachelor’s degree and reward certification and experience.
Below are all 30 business & finance occupations the BLS tracks, ranked by median annual pay for May 2024. The best paid, financial risk specialists, earns a median of $106,000 a year.
| # | Job | Median annual | Hourly | Typical education | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financial Risk Specialists | $106,000 | $50.96 | Bachelor's degree | 56,320 |
| 2 | Personal Financial Advisors | $102,140 | $49.11 | Bachelor's degree | 270,480 |
| 3 | Financial and Investment Analysts | $101,350 | $48.73 | Bachelor's degree | 340,580 |
| 4 | Management Analysts | $101,190 | $48.65 | Bachelor's degree | 893,900 |
| 5 | Project Management Specialists | $100,750 | $48.44 | Bachelor's degree | 1,006,160 |
| 6 | Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $96,310 | $46.30 | Bachelor's degree | 14,220 |
| 7 | Labor Relations Specialists | $93,500 | $44.95 | Bachelor's degree | 64,590 |
| 8 | Financial Examiners | $90,400 | $43.46 | Bachelor's degree | 62,830 |
| 9 | Budget Analysts | $87,930 | $42.27 | Bachelor's degree | 47,170 |
| 10 | Accountants and Auditors | $81,680 | $39.27 | Bachelor's degree | 1,448,290 |
| 11 | Credit Analysts | $80,970 | $38.93 | Bachelor's degree | 67,370 |
| 12 | Logisticians | $80,880 | $38.89 | Bachelor's degree | 235,640 |
| 13 | Insurance Underwriters | $79,880 | $38.40 | Bachelor's degree | 107,820 |
| 14 | Compliance Officers | $78,420 | $37.70 | Bachelor's degree | 397,770 |
| 15 | Cost Estimators | $77,070 | $37.05 | Bachelor's degree | 219,530 |
| 16 | Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | $77,020 | $37.03 | Bachelor's degree | 102,370 |
| 17 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $76,950 | $37.00 | Bachelor's degree | 861,140 |
| 18 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $76,790 | $36.92 | High school diploma or equivalent | 305,020 |
| 19 | Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage | $76,650 | $36.85 | Postsecondary nondegree award | 7,790 |
| 20 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $75,650 | $36.37 | Bachelor's degree | 486,900 |
| 21 | Loan Officers | $74,180 | $35.66 | Bachelor's degree | 290,530 |
| 22 | Human Resources Specialists | $72,910 | $35.05 | Bachelor's degree | 917,460 |
| 23 | Fundraisers | $66,490 | $31.97 | Bachelor's degree | 105,930 |
| 24 | Training and Development Specialists | $65,850 | $31.66 | Bachelor's degree | 436,610 |
| 25 | Property Appraisers and Assessors | $65,420 | $31.45 | Bachelor's degree | 59,070 |
| 26 | Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $59,740 | $28.72 | Bachelor's degree | 53,530 |
| 27 | Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | $59,440 | $28.58 | Bachelor's degree | 134,670 |
| 28 | Tax Preparers | $50,560 | $24.31 | High school diploma or equivalent | 73,570 |
| 29 | Credit Counselors | $50,480 | $24.27 | Bachelor's degree | 28,110 |
| 30 | Farm Labor Contractors | $48,690 | $23.41 | No formal educational credential | 410 |
Ranked by median annual wage. National estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024.
Business & Finance salary FAQ
What is the highest paying business & finance job?
Financial Risk Specialists top the business & finance field at a median of $106,000 a year, based on BLS data for May 2024.
How much do business & finance jobs pay on average?
Pay varies widely across the 30 occupations in this field. The middle of the list, compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists, sits at a median of $77,020 a year. The overall U.S. median across all jobs is $49,500.