Best Paying Industries for Financial Managers
$161,700
National Median Salary
332
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $222,420 | +37.6% | 1,450 |
| 2 | Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | $216,770 | +34.1% | 61,830 |
| 3 | Other Investment Pools and Funds | $216,060 | +33.6% | 1,330 |
| 4 | Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | $214,460 | +32.6% | 940 |
| 5 | Motion Picture and Video Industries | $210,140 | +30.0% | 1,750 |
| 6 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $208,460 | +28.9% | 8,370 |
| 7 | Software Publishers | $207,210 | +28.1% | 5,930 |
| 8 | Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries | $206,720 | +27.8% | 2,020 |
| 9 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $206,680 | +27.8% | 8,760 |
| 10 | Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing | $205,130 | +26.9% | 250 |
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