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 2025. The best paid, financial risk specialists, earns a median of $117,330 a year.
| # | Job | Median annual | Hourly | Typical education | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financial Risk Specialists | $117,330 | $56.41 | Bachelor's degree | 63,850 |
| 2 | Personal Financial Advisors | $105,070 | $50.51 | Bachelor's degree | 266,800 |
| 3 | Financial and Investment Analysts | $102,740 | $49.40 | Bachelor's degree | 361,980 |
| 4 | Project Management Specialists | $102,320 | $49.19 | Bachelor's degree | 1,066,670 |
| 5 | Management Analysts | $101,860 | $48.97 | Bachelor's degree | 898,280 |
| 6 | Labor Relations Specialists | $95,420 | $45.87 | Bachelor's degree | 64,810 |
| 7 | Financial Examiners | $94,160 | $45.27 | Bachelor's degree | 67,830 |
| 8 | Budget Analysts | $91,640 | $44.06 | Bachelor's degree | 47,160 |
| 9 | Accountants and Auditors | $83,680 | $40.23 | Bachelor's degree | 1,449,500 |
| 10 | Credit Analysts | $83,510 | $40.15 | Bachelor's degree | 64,390 |
| 11 | Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $82,890 | $39.85 | Bachelor's degree | 12,620 |
| 12 | Logisticians | $82,320 | $39.58 | Bachelor's degree | 251,040 |
| 13 | Insurance Underwriters | $81,370 | $39.12 | Bachelor's degree | 105,420 |
| 14 | Compliance Officers | $80,730 | $38.81 | Bachelor's degree | 417,070 |
| 15 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $78,760 | $37.87 | Bachelor's degree | 899,580 |
| 16 | Cost Estimators | $78,740 | $37.86 | Bachelor's degree | 224,220 |
| 17 | Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage | $78,240 | $37.61 | Postsecondary nondegree award | 11,560 |
| 18 | Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | $78,210 | $37.60 | Bachelor's degree | 112,380 |
| 19 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $78,000 | $37.50 | High school diploma or equivalent | 324,230 |
| 20 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $77,710 | $37.36 | Bachelor's degree | 491,430 |
| 21 | Loan Officers | $76,690 | $36.87 | Bachelor's degree | 274,330 |
| 22 | Human Resources Specialists | $75,940 | $36.51 | Bachelor's degree | 912,430 |
| 23 | Fundraisers | $72,550 | $34.88 | Bachelor's degree | 111,040 |
| 24 | Training and Development Specialists | $69,280 | $33.31 | Bachelor's degree | 458,300 |
| 25 | Property Appraisers and Assessors | $67,960 | $32.67 | Bachelor's degree | 57,070 |
| 26 | Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $62,370 | $29.98 | Bachelor's degree | 56,610 |
| 27 | Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | $61,160 | $29.41 | Bachelor's degree | 142,860 |
| 28 | Farm Labor Contractors | $58,460 | $28.11 | No formal educational credential | 310 |
| 29 | Tax Preparers | $54,920 | $26.40 | High school diploma or equivalent | 76,480 |
| 30 | Credit Counselors | $52,230 | $25.11 | Bachelor's degree | 27,770 |
Ranked by median annual wage. National estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025.
Business & Finance salary FAQ
What is the highest paying business & finance job?
Financial Risk Specialists top the business & finance field at a median of $117,330 a year, based on BLS data for May 2025.
How much do business & finance jobs pay on average?
Pay varies widely across the 30 occupations in this field. The middle of the list, cost estimators, sits at a median of $78,740 a year. The overall U.S. median across all jobs is $50,980.