Financial Manager Salary in St. Louis, MO
Financial Managers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area earn a median $158,780 a year — 5% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $113,267 take-home, or $9,439 a month.
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- Federal income tax$26,841
- Social Security (6.2%)$9,844
- Medicare (1.45%)$2,302
- Missouri income tax$6,525
- Take-home pay$113,267
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 4.70% state
Living in St. Louis? City residents also pay St. Louis’s Earnings Tax — about $1,588 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $111,679 ($9,307 a month). Choose “St. Louis” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The St. Louis, MO-IL metro spans Missouri, Illinois. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Financial Manager pay by experience in St. Louis, MO
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $92,720 | $44.58 | $70,638 | $5,887 |
| 25th percentile | $120,080 | $57.73 | $88,600 | $7,383 |
| Median (50th) | $158,780 | $76.34 | $113,267 | $9,439 |
| 75th percentile | $207,790 | $99.90 | $145,836 | $12,153 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $304,260+ | $146.28 | $204,483 | $17,040 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Missouri resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $158,780 buys in St. Louis, MO
Prices in St. Louis, MO are 4.9% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 21% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median financial manager's $113,267 take-home pay has the buying power of $119,118 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 St. Louis, MO as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.99).
Best-paying cities for financial managers, adjusted for cost of living
St. Louis, MO ranks #20 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 |
| 20 | St. Louis, MO | $158,780 | $113,267 | $119,118 |
*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.
Financial Manager salaries elsewhere in Missouri
- Kansas City, MO — $162,490
Frequently asked questions
How much does a financial manager make in St. Louis, MO?
The median financial manager salary in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $158,780 a year, or about $76.34 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $120,080 and $207,790.
What is a financial manager’s take-home pay in St. Louis, MO?
On the median $158,780 salary, a single filer living in Missouri takes home about $113,267 a year ($9,439 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $6,525 in Missouri taxes in 2026.
Is St. Louis, MO a good place to work as a financial manager?
Pay here is 5% below the national median of $166,570. Local prices are 4.9% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $119,118 would in a typical U.S. city. St. Louis, MO ranks #20 of 55 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a financial manager afford rent in St. Louis, MO?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in St. Louis, MO is $989 a month ($1,211 for two bedrooms) — 10% of a median financial manager’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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