Financial Manager Salary in Milwaukee, WI
Financial Managers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area earn a median $156,100 a year — 6% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $111,068 take-home, or $9,256 a month.
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- Federal income tax$26,198
- Social Security (6.2%)$9,678
- Medicare (1.45%)$2,263
- Wisconsin income tax$6,893
- Take-home pay$111,068
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 5.30% state
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Financial Manager pay by experience in Milwaukee, WI
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $92,060 | $44.26 | $70,096 | $5,841 |
| 25th percentile | $113,910 | $54.76 | $84,309 | $7,026 |
| Median (50th) | $156,100 | $75.05 | $111,068 | $9,256 |
| 75th percentile | $200,830 | $96.55 | $140,275 | $11,690 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $269,270+ | $129.46 | $182,942 | $15,245 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Wisconsin resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $156,100 buys in Milwaukee, WI
Prices in Milwaukee, WI are 3.1% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 3% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median financial manager's $111,068 take-home pay has the buying power of $114,577 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Financial Manager jobs are about as common in Milwaukee, WI as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.16).
Best-paying cities for financial managers, adjusted for cost of living
Milwaukee, WI ranks #31 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 |
| 31 | Milwaukee, WI | $156,100 | $111,068 | $114,577 |
*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 Milwaukee, WI?
The median financial manager salary in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $156,100 a year, or about $75.05 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $113,910 and $200,830.
What is a financial manager’s take-home pay in Milwaukee, WI?
On the median $156,100 salary, a single filer living in Wisconsin takes home about $111,068 a year ($9,256 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $6,893 in Wisconsin taxes in 2026.
Is Milwaukee, WI a good place to work as a financial manager?
Pay here is 6% below the national median of $166,570. Local prices are 3.1% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $114,577 would in a typical U.S. city. Milwaukee, WI ranks #31 of 55 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a financial manager afford rent in Milwaukee, WI?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Milwaukee, WI is $1,119 a month ($1,338 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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