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Financial Analyst salary in Seattle: can you afford rent?

A Financial Analyst in Seattle typically earns $81,000$198,000/year, with a median around $117,000/year. Median 1-bedroom rent is $2,300/month.

Affordability verdict

Comfortable

At a typical Financial Analyst salary of $117,000/year, spending on median Seattle rent ($2,300/mo) would take up 24% of gross income. That's within the recommended 30% threshold — a comfortable situation.

Financial Analyst salary range in Seattle

$81,000

Entry level

lower quartile

$117,000

Typical

median estimate

$198,000

Experienced

upper quartile

Financial analysts evaluate investment opportunities, analyse financial data, and advise businesses and individuals. Figures are gross annual salary estimates for Seattle.

How much rent can a Financial Analyst afford?

25% of income (comfortable)$2,438/mo
30% of income (standard)$2,925/mo
35% of income (stretch)$3,413/mo
Median Seattle rent$2,300/mo

Rent landscape in Seattle

$1,300

Budget

cheapest 10%

$2,300

Median

most common

$4,000

Premium

top 10%

1-bedroom equivalent. US Census ACS 2023 + Zillow Observed Rent Index · 2023–2024

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Frequently asked questions

What does a Financial Analyst earn in Seattle?

A Financial Analyst in Seattle typically earns between $81,000 and $198,000/year, with a median around $117,000/year. Salaries vary by experience, employer, and sector.

Can a Financial Analyst afford to live in Seattle?

At a typical Financial Analyst salary of $117,000/year, median Seattle rent ($2,300/month) takes up 24% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold. Budget options in Seattle start around $1,300/month.

How much rent can a Financial Analyst afford in Seattle?

On a median Financial Analyst salary of $117,000/year, the recommended 30% rent budget is $2,925/month. Compared to Seattle's median rent of $2,300/month, this means median-priced accommodation is within reach.

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