Financial Manager Salary in Providence, RI
Financial Managers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area earn a median $167,570 a year — 1% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $119,442 take-home, or $9,954 a month.
Take-home pay calculator
Pre-filled with the median financial manager salary in Providence, RI. Enter your own offer to see your paycheck.
- Federal income tax$28,951
- Social Security (6.2%)$10,389
- Medicare (1.45%)$2,430
- Rhode Island income tax$6,358
- Take-home pay$119,442
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 4.75% state
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro spans Rhode Island, Massachusetts. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
Got an offer somewhere else? Compare it with this one after taxes and rent →
Financial Manager pay by experience in Providence, RI
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $97,560 | $46.90 | $74,422 | $6,202 |
| 25th percentile | $129,230 | $62.13 | $95,058 | $7,922 |
| Median (50th) | $167,570 | $80.56 | $119,442 | $9,954 |
| 75th percentile | $219,920 | $105.73 | $154,379 | $12,865 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $300,520+ | $144.48 | $201,619 | $16,802 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Rhode Island resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $167,570 buys in Providence, RI
Prices in Providence, RI are 1.8% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.04× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median financial manager's $119,442 take-home pay has the buying power of $117,362 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 Providence, RI as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.85).
Best-paying cities for financial managers, adjusted for cost of living
Providence, RI ranks #26 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 |
| 26 | Providence, RI | $167,570 | $119,442 | $117,362 |
*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 Providence, RI?
The median financial manager salary in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $167,570 a year, or about $80.56 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $129,230 and $219,920.
What is a financial manager’s take-home pay in Providence, RI?
On the median $167,570 salary, a single filer living in Rhode Island takes home about $119,442 a year ($9,954 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $6,358 in Rhode Island taxes in 2026.
Is Providence, RI a good place to work as a financial manager?
Pay here is 1% above the national median of $166,570. Local prices are 1.8% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $117,362 would in a typical U.S. city. Providence, RI ranks #26 of 55 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a financial manager afford rent in Providence, RI?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Providence, RI is $1,423 a month ($1,774 for two bedrooms) — 14% of a median financial manager’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
Related jobs in Providence, RI
- Medical and Health Services Manager — $119,260
- General and Operations Manager — $110,360