Side-by-side distribution
Equity Research
$145,000
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 38.1%
- Live roles
- 21
FP&A
$130,400
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 41.7%
- Live roles
- 312
Highest-paying jobs
Equity Research Analyst
Equity Research Analyst
Global Equity Research Analyst
Equity Research Analyst
Equity Research, Analyst/Associate, Consumer
Equity Research Associate, Biotechnology
Equity Research Associate, Consumer
Equity Research, Associate, Energy & Infrastructure
Highest-paying jobs
Senior Manager, FP&A
Senior Manager, FP&A and Investor Relations
1.3. FP&A Manager
Sr. Manager, GTM FP&A
Senior Corporate FP&A Manager
Senior FP&A Manager - Software Product Finance
Senior Manager, Corporate FP&A
Senior Finance Manager, Corporate FP&A
Senior Manager, FP&A (R&D and Operations)
FP&A Manager
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| BT BTIG | $125,000 | 4 |
|
CTC Lateral - Website & LinkedIn
|
$212,500 | 1 |
|
IMC
|
$175,000 | 1 |
|
Ariel Investments
|
$162,500 | 1 |
|
YipitData (Alternative)
|
$150,000 | 1 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Lambda
|
$184,500 | 3 |
Reachdesk Ltd
|
$130,000 | 3 |
|
Okta
|
$192,925 | 2 |
| SI Sila | $172,500 | 2 |
Qualia
|
$172,500 | 2 |
Success Academy Charter Schools
|
$141,250 | 2 |
Riveron
|
$140,000 | 2 |
AlphaSense
|
$135,750 | 2 |
Equity Research salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $140,000 | 5 |
Equity Research vs FP&A: which pays more?
The median for Equity Research is $145,000 per year (typically $127,500–$165,625), versus $130,400 for FP&A ($100,000–$157,500). That puts Equity Research about 11% 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.