ESG Analyst Salary.
Across 83 U.S. cities.
$92,000
national median salary
$70,000 to $122,000. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$124,000
San Francisco, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$96,000
Boulder, CO
Lowest Paying
$72,000
Charleston, WV
Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated April 2026.
The average ESG Analyst salary in the United States is $92,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $70,000 at the 25th percentile to $122,000 at the 75th. San Francisco pays the most at $124,000, while Boulder offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Financial analysis background, expertise in ESG rating frameworks like MSCI and Sustainalytics, and experience with regulatory reporting create the widest salary gaps.
ESG Analyst salary by city
Skills that increase ESG Analyst pay
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for ESG Analysts based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $12,880 to your annual compensation.
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What you should know
Financial analysis background, expertise in ESG rating frameworks like MSCI and Sustainalytics, and experience with regulatory reporting create the widest salary gaps. Analysts at asset managers, investment banks, or large corporations earn 20 to 30% more than those at nonprofits or small consultancies.
Junior ESG Analysts start at $70,000 to $82,000. Mid-level analysts with regulatory expertise earn $88,000 to $108,000. Senior ESG Analysts and Managers command $110,000 to $135,000, while Directors and Heads of ESG at investment firms exceed $160,000.
Analysts at financial institutions receive performance bonuses of 15 to 30%. RSUs at public companies add $10,000 to $30,000 annually. The competitive talent market means signing bonuses of $5,000 to $15,000 are increasingly common.