Account Executive salary in Financial Services startups in 2026

How much does a Account Executive expect to make in Financial Services startups? The average expected salary for Account Executives in Financial Services startups is 153k per year, with a range from 50k to 355k. These amounts were gathered from Wellfound self-reported data and represent the median salary range. The salary range for Account Executives in Financial Services startup varies depending on factors such as location, experience, skills, and startup stage.

153.4k

Average Salary

3 years

Average years of experience

Salary

The average salary for a Account Executive in Financial Services startups is $153,363, which is 22.1% higher than the average salary of $125,583 in Financial Services startups. Account Executive salaries in Financial Services are based on exclusive Wellfound data. All data is updated on a weekly basis. Factors that may influence salary include: location, years of experience, title, size of company, and skill-set.

Top of market

$248,000/yr

Range $146k - $355k

Average

$153,363/yr

Range $108k - $250k

Below Average

$106,607/yr

Range $50k - $162k

Top Locations

The highest average salary a Account Executive in Financial Services can get in New York, that is $171,000. This pay is 11.5% higher than the average Account Executive salary in Financial Services startups, which is $153,363. Salaries will vary based on your location. The top-paying markets in the US, on average, are currently: New York (avg $171,000 per year), Chicago (avg $155,000 per year), Austin (avg $145,000 per year). Remote jobs often pay based on the location you reside in.

New York

$171k

Chicago

$155k

Austin

$145k

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Top of Market

The highest average salary a Account Executive in Financial Services can get with 10+ years of experience, that is $145,000. This pay is 15.5% higher than the average salary in Financial Services startups, which is $125,583. The salary range varies with years of experience and depends on other factors such as skill set, size of company, and industry.

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