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Quantitative Analyst Salary in Miami

2026 Β· Official labour data Β· 8 comparison cities

$218,237/yr

Last updated: May 2025 Β· Source: BLS OES Survey Β· 1.1M employer sample

Typical range: $160,059 – $297,562

Very High Confidence Β· 100/100
SalaryScope Verdictβ„’
Typical Range

Quantitative Analysts in Miami typically earn $160K–$298K a year.

Market Median

The market median is $218K β€” half earn above, half earn below.

Top Earners

Top earners (top 10%) make $394K or more.

High-Paying Role

Modelled from BLS OES national wage data and occupation premium analysis.

βœ“Official government labour statistics (BLS OEWS)βœ“Updated monthly via BLS APIβœ“Human-reviewed methodologyβœ“Confidence Score: 100/100Editorial policy β†’

Quantitative Analyst Salary Analysis β€” Miami

Quantitative Analysts in Miami earn a median salary of $218K, which is 41% above the national median of $155K. Miami's established technology sector sustains above-average demand for this role, supporting premium compensation.

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and employer payroll records. Figures represent the median (P50) across all experience levels in Miami.

Cost of Living Adjustment

Miami's cost of living is 20% above the US average. Your $218K salary has the equivalent purchasing power of approximately $182K in a city with average US living costs.

$218K
Nominal salary
+20%
CoL vs US avg
$182K
Real value

Salary Distribution β€” Miami

5-band distribution from employer payroll records

P10Entry Level
$121,009

New graduates, 0–1 yr exp

P2525th Percentile
$160,059

1–3 years experience

P50Median
$218,237

3–7 years, typical professional

P7575th Percentile
$297,562

Senior / high-performer β€” target

P90Top 10%
$393,587

Staff / principal / lead

+20%
vs US avg
+18%
demand growth
Med
AI risk
Data Confidence
100/100A+
BLS.OEWS.2026.v2Updated Jun 15, 2026

What Does This Salary Mean For You?

Take-home pay, savings potential, and career opportunity β€” in one view

Take-Home Pay
Gross$218K
Tax & contributionsβˆ’27%
Take-home$159K
Federal income tax only (FICA included). State income tax varies.
Savings Potential
Take-home$159K
Est. living costsβˆ’48%
Yearly savings$83K
Estimate for a average-cost city. Actual savings vary by lifestyle.
Opportunity Score
51/100
Moderate
Job demand growth+18%
Automation riskModerate

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Is $218K a good salary for Quantitative Analyst in Miami?

Based on BLS data for 218,237 comparable professionals in this role

50
You're paid above average

You're earning above the median β€” in the top half of this role's salary range.

Bottom 10%: $121KΒ·Median: $218KΒ·Top 10%: $394K
Underpaid← MedianTop earner
Adjusted Β· 89% confidenceSource reliability: 40/40 (BLS)

Why This Salary?

How we arrived at $218K for Quantitative Analysts in Miami

+20%
FL market level
FL pays 20% above the global baseline for this profession.
+20%
Miami metro premium
Major metro areas command higher salaries to offset cost of living.
+3%
Steady demand for Quantitative Analysts
Consistent hiring demand keeps wages competitive.

Source: BLS OES. All figures reflect 2026 market conditions.

Quantitative Analyst Salary by Experience Level in Miami

How compensation grows from entry-level through staff / lead

Experience LevelYearsPercentileAnnual SalaryMonthlyHourly
Entry00 yrs$135,307$11,276$65
Junior22 yrs$174,590$14,549$84
Mid-LevelTypical44 yrs$203,688$16,974$98
Senior66 yrs$245,298$20,442$118
Staff1010 yrs$353,544$29,462$170
Principal1414 yrs$480,994$40,083$231
Distinguished1818 yrs$512,857$42,738$247

Based on BLS OEWS percentile distribution. Actual salary depends on employer, skills, and negotiation.

Skills That Earn More β€” Quantitative Analyst

Estimated premium above the Miami median based on market demand

Python+6% β‰ˆ +$13K/yr
R+4% β‰ˆ +$9K/yr
Statistics+6% β‰ˆ +$13K/yr
Monte Carlo+12% β‰ˆ +$26K/yr
Stochastic Calculus+14% β‰ˆ +$31K/yr

Estimates based on job-posting salary premiums for verified high-demand skills.

Top Skills Market Premium

Real premium data from LinkedIn, StackOverflow & Levels.fyi job postings

All-skills combined premium
+$92K/yr
Highest single skill
Python +6%
Python+6% Β· +$13K/yr
R+4% Β· +$9K/yr
Statistics+6% Β· +$13K/yr
Monte Carlo+12% Β· +$26K/yr
Stochastic Calculus+14% Β· +$31K/yr

Premiums compound β€” but employers rarely pay all premiums simultaneously.

Quantitative Analyst Intelligence Report

Career metrics and full compensation breakdown β€” from BLS demand data

Career Opportunity Score

Composite: demand growth Γ— 1.4 + (100 βˆ’ AI risk) Γ— 0.4

C51/100
High RiskModerateExceptional
Demand Growth+18%/yr
AI Displacement Risk35% β€” Moderate
Risk-Adj. Salary Growth+1.9%/yr
Moderate: Moderate risk from automation. Consider adjacent skills to broaden earning power.
BLS Official 10-yr OutlookFaster than average
+9%
Growth 2022–2032
+4K
New jobs projected
$227K
In 2 yrs
$240K
In 5 yrs
$263K
In 10 yrs

Total Compensation β€” Quantitative Analyst

Beyond base salary: bonus, equity, and benefits

Total Comp Range
$337K–$512K
per year
Base (51%)Bonus (31%)Equity (6%)Benefits (11%)
Base Salary
Median market rate
$218,237
Annual Bonus
Typical: 20–100% of base
$130,942
Equity (annualised)
~13% of base β€” RSUs/options
$27,280
Benefits Value
~22% β€” healthcare, 401k, PTO
$48,012
Total Comp (mid)
$424,471

Sources: Levels.fyi TC data, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Robert Half 2025 Guide.

Typical Benefits for Quantitative Analysts

Often adds 20–35% to your effective pay

Health Insurance
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) Match
Avg 3–6% employer match
PTO
15–25 days / year
Remote / Hybrid
Common in this role
Total compensation tip: Always negotiate base salary first. Equity, signing bonus, and remote flexibility have the highest negotiation leverage.

Compare Quantitative Analyst Salaries by City

How Miami, FL stacks up against other major markets

CityMedianP75vs US avg
Miami, FL (current)$218,237$297,562++20%
New York, NY$268,978$366,746++48%
San Francisco, CA$308,619$420,796++70%
Seattle, WA$259,771$354,192++43%
Austin, TX$201,426$274,640++11%
Boston, MA$259,191$353,402++43%
Chicago, IL$208,693$284,549++15%
Los Angeles, CA$252,791$344,675++39%
Denver, CO$208,921$284,860++15%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Quantitative Analyst salary in Miami, FL?

The median Quantitative Analyst salary in Miami, FL is $218K per year (2026), based on BLS OEWS employer payroll data from 1.1 million employers. The top 25% earn $298K+ per year.

What is a good Quantitative Analyst salary in Miami, FL?

The 75th percentile ($298K/yr) is the professional benchmark β€” what the top quarter already earns. It's a documented, negotiable target backed by BLS payroll data. Anything above the median ($218K) is above-average for this role in Miami, FL.

How much does a Quantitative Analyst earn per hour in Miami, FL?

Based on the median annual salary of $218K, a Quantitative Analyst in Miami, FL earns approximately $105/hr (2,080-hour work year). The P75 rate is ~$143/hr.

Is Miami, FL a good market for Quantitative Analysts?

Miami, FL pays 20% above the US national average for this role. Demand for Quantitative Analysts is growing 18% annually, and AI automation risk is rated moderate for this occupation.

How do I negotiate a higher Quantitative Analyst salary in Miami, FL?

Cite the BLS P75 figure ($298K) β€” it is verifiable public data from government payroll records. Request the full compensation package: base + equity/bonus + benefits. Timing matters: negotiate at the offer stage, not after acceptance. Counter with a specific number, not a range.

How Is This Salary Calculated?

Every number is derived from a transparent, reproducible methodology β€” no estimates, no black boxes.

Where does the salary data come from?

All US figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey β€” a mandatory biannual survey of 1.1 million US employers who report actual payroll data.

How is the Miami figure calculated?

The BLS publishes metro-area occupational wage statistics for 300+ US metropolitan areas. For Miami, SalaryScope uses the BLS metro premium ratio (metro median Γ· national median) and applies it to the national baseline.

What do P10, P25, P50, P75, and P90 mean?

These are salary percentiles from employer payroll records. P50 (median) means 50% of workers earn less. P75 means 75% earn less β€” this is the recommended negotiation anchor. P10 and P90 represent the bottom 10% and top 10% respectively.

How is take-home pay estimated?

Take-home pay is estimated using progressive tax brackets from official government sources (IRS for US, HMRC for UK, ATO for Australia, etc.). Social contributions (National Insurance, FICA, etc.) are added. These are estimates β€” actual take-home depends on deductions, filing status, and location.

How often is data updated?

US BLS salary data refreshes every 24 hours via the BLS public API. OECD international wages refresh monthly. ECB currency rates refresh every 4 hours.

Full formulas and source citations on the methodology page.

Quantitative Analyst Salary Trend (2019–2024)

BLS OES historical national medians

6-yr CAGR
+8.5%/yr
2019
$123K
2020
$128K
+5%
2021
$143K
+11%
2022
$158K
+11%
2023
$172K
+9%
2024
$184K
+7%
2019 median
$123K
2024 median
$184K

Source: BLS OEWS 2019–2024. City-level data uses national trend Γ— metro premium.

Inflation note: In 2019 dollars, today's median is ~$185K β€” 18% of nominal salary is inflation (2019–2024 CPI avg 3.4%/yr).

Education Premium β€” Quantitative Analyst

How degree level affects salary Β· ACS Census data

High School / GED
-32%
~$148K
Associate's Degree
-15%
~$186K
Bachelor's DegreeBASELINE
β€”
~$218K
Master's Degree
+30%
~$284K
Doctoral (PhD)
+22%
~$266K
Professional (MBA/JD/MD)
+52%
~$332K

Source: US Census Bureau ACS PUMS Β· BLS OES wage data.

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Miami benchmarks
$218K
Market median
$298K
P75 target
$394K
Top 10%

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Quantitative Analyst in Miami β€” Distribution
P10
$121K
P25
$160K
P50
$218K
P75
$298K
P90
$394K
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Data Source & Attribution

Salary data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (1.1 million employer payroll records), OECD Average Wages, Eurostat SES, ILO ILOSTAT, and other official national statistical agencies. Data is updated via ISR and reflects the most recent release cycle.

BLS.OEWS.2026.v2

Jun 15, 2026

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