Financial Manager Salary in Des Moines, IA
Financial Managers in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area earn a median $154,140 a year — 7% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $111,415 take-home, or $9,285 a month.
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- Federal income tax$25,728
- Social Security (6.2%)$9,557
- Medicare (1.45%)$2,235
- Iowa income tax$5,206
- Take-home pay$111,415
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 3.80% state
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Financial Manager pay by experience in Des Moines, IA
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $94,230 | $45.30 | $72,192 | $6,016 |
| 25th percentile | $114,990 | $55.28 | $86,008 | $7,167 |
| Median (50th) | $154,140 | $74.11 | $111,415 | $9,285 |
| 75th percentile | $204,830 | $98.48 | $145,353 | $12,113 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $263,790+ | $126.82 | $182,863 | $15,239 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Iowa resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $154,140 buys in Des Moines, IA
Prices in Des Moines, IA are 8.3% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 15% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median financial manager's $111,415 take-home pay has the buying power of $121,498 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Des Moines, IA has 1.7× the national concentration of financial manager jobs — a strong local market for this occupation.
Best-paying cities for financial managers, adjusted for cost of living
Des Moines, IA ranks #17 of 55 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport, CT | $211,000 | $146,519 | $137,107 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $221,010 | $152,151 | $135,169 |
| 3 | Boston, MA | $209,780 | $145,861 | $134,725 |
| 4 | San Jose, CA | $225,280 | $147,303 | $133,399 |
| 5 | Denver, CO | $193,400 | $136,206 | $128,761 |
| 6 | Austin, TX | $167,180 | $125,534 | $128,009 |
| 7 | Houston, TX | $166,910 | $125,349 | $127,091 |
| 8 | Charlotte, NC | $172,760 | $122,963 | $126,313 |
| 17 | Des Moines, IA | $154,140 | $111,415 | $121,498 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 55 metros →
About the job: financial managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- 5 years or more
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +9.7% (much faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a financial manager make in Des Moines, IA?
The median financial manager salary in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $154,140 a year, or about $74.11 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $114,990 and $204,830.
What is a financial manager’s take-home pay in Des Moines, IA?
On the median $154,140 salary, a single filer living in Iowa takes home about $111,415 a year ($9,285 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $5,206 in Iowa taxes in 2026.
Is Des Moines, IA a good place to work as a financial manager?
Pay here is 7% below the national median of $166,570. Local prices are 8.3% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $121,498 would in a typical U.S. city. Des Moines, IA ranks #17 of 55 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a financial manager afford rent in Des Moines, IA?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Des Moines, IA is $1,092 a month ($1,302 for two bedrooms) — 12% of a median financial manager’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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