Cfa Level 3

Cfa Level 3 Salary

$23K

$60.5K

$103K

$61,351

/year

$29.50

/hour

Cfa Level 3 Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$61,351

Columbus

Ohio

$59,259

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    How much does a Cfa Level 3 make?

    As of Aug 30, 2026, the average annual pay for a Cfa Level 3 in the United States is $61,351 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $29.50 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,179/week or $5,112/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $103,000 and as low as $23,000, the majority of Cfa Level 3 salaries currently range between $44,000 (25th percentile) to $69,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $85,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Cfa Level 3 varies greatly (by as much as 25000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Cfa Level 3 in your area makes on average $59,259 per year, or $2,092 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $61,351. Ohio ranks number 38 out of 50 states nationwide for Cfa Level 3 salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Cfa Level 3 jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Cfa Level 3 Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Cfa Level 3 job is above the national average. Topping the list is Barrow, AK, , with Sitka, AK, and San Francisco, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. San Francisco, CA, beats the national average by $10,931 (17.8%), and Barrow, AK, furthers that trend with another $15,078 (24.6%) above the $61,351 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Cfa Level 3 appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Barrow, AK, and Daly City, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Cfa Level 3 role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Barrow, AK

    $76,429

    $36.74

    Sitka, AK

    $73,908

    $35.53

    San Francisco, CA

    $72,282

    $34.75

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $72,005

    $34.62

    Livermore, CA

    $71,964

    $34.60

    Keystone, CO

    $71,953

    $34.59

    San Jose, CA

    $71,886

    $34.56

    Santa Clara, CA

    $71,494

    $34.37

    Mammoth Lakes, CA

    $71,343

    $34.30

    Daly City, CA

    $71,087

    $34.18

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Cfa Level 3 Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Cfa Level 3 category.

    For example Director Of Financial Planning And Analysis jobs pay as much as $82,270 (134.1%) more than the average Cfa Level 3 salary of $61,351. If you're qualified, finding work as a Director Of Financial Planning And Analysis may help you make more money than that of the average Cfa Level 3 position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Director Of Financial Planning And Analysis

    $143,621

    $69.05

    Financial Planning Manager

    $106,160

    $51.04

    Financial Systems Manager

    $102,067

    $49.07

    Online Financial Planner

    $96,681

    $46.48

    Cima Qualified

    $61,093

    $29.37

    About Our Data

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    Infographic detailing Cfa Level 3 salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $61,351 per year or $29.50 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.