Side-by-side distribution
Equity Research
$150,000
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 45.8%
- Live roles
- 24
FP&A
$138,250
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 45%
- Live roles
- 298
Highest-paying jobs
Equity Quantitative Research Associate
Equity Quantitative Research Associate
Equity Research Analyst
Global Equity Research Analyst
Equity Research Analyst
Equity Research, Analyst/Associate, Consumer
Equity Research Associate, Biotechnology
Equity Research Analyst
Equity Research, Analyst/Associate, Energy & Infrastructure
Equity Research Analyst
Highest-paying jobs
FP&A Analyst
Senior Manager, FP&A & AI Transformation
Platform FP&A Manager – Strategic Insights
Senior Corporate FP&A Manager, Workforce Planning & Total Rewards
Senior Manager, FP&A and Investor Relations
Senior FP&A Manager
Senior Manager, FP&A
Senior Manager/Associate Director, Clinical FP&A
Senior FP&A Manager
Senior Manager, FP&A
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| BT BTIG | $128,750 | 4 |
|
Bridgewater Associates LP
|
$275,000 | 1 |
|
Bridgewater Associates
|
$275,000 | 1 |
|
CTC Lateral - Website & LinkedIn
|
$212,500 | 1 |
|
Ariel Investments
|
$162,500 | 1 |
|
Curi Capital
|
$162,500 | 1 |
|
YipitData (Alternative)
|
$150,000 | 1 |
|
DV Trading
|
$130,000 | 1 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Arcteryx Com
|
$101,000 | 4 |
| TW Twitch | $129,300 | 3 |
| TT The Trade Desk | $120,850 | 3 |
|
Generate
|
$143,750 | 2 |
Success Academy Charter Schools
|
$141,250 | 2 |
Riveron
|
$140,000 | 2 |
IonQ
|
$138,321 | 2 |
Conga
|
$137,250 | 2 |
FP&A salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $162,750 | 20 |
| Denver | $140,000 | 3 |
| Atlanta | $140,000 | 3 |
| New York | $135,000 | 27 |
| Chicago | $130,000 | 9 |
| Boston | $130,000 | 5 |
| Los Angeles | $129,300 | 9 |
| Berlin | $90,622 | 3 |
Equity Research vs FP&A: which pays more?
The median for Equity Research is $150,000 per year (typically $133,750–$187,500), versus $138,250 for FP&A ($118,500–$160,000). That puts Equity Research about 8% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Equity Research and FP&A are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.