Salary distribution
Where New York credit analysts fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $96,070 and $181,160, with a median of $132,690.
Credit Analysts in New York: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 164 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $123,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 50 | $83,250 |
| Level II — qualified | 49 | $120,000 |
| Level III — experienced | 22 | $159,280 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 29 | $184,100 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Credit Analysts in New York. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION | Associate, Credit | 19 | $107,765 |
| Citibank, N.A. | Underwriter | 13 | $142,900 |
| Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC | Associate | 12 | $107,765 |
| Moody's Investors Service, Inc. | AVP-Analyst | 11 | $180,560 |
| BNP Paribas | Vice President | 6 | $174,375 |
| China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd. | Assistant Product Manager | 5 | $80,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc. | Associate | 5 | $125,000 |
| SG Americas Operational Services, LLC | Senior Structured Financing Back Office Closing Specialist | 5 | $107,765 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | Associate, Lending Specialist | 4 | $160,000 |
| UBS Business Solutions US LLC | Director, Credit Risk Officer | 4 | $145,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Director at Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC$165,000New YorkDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-492363
- Private Credit and Real Estate Fund Analyst at First Eagle Investment Management, LLC$85,000New YorkDecided Dec 18, 2025I-200-25345-477186
- Trade Service Associate at China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd.$85,280New YorkDecided Dec 17, 2025I-200-25344-472244
- Director, Credit Risk Analyst, Risk at Barclays Services Corp.$200,000New YorkDecided Dec 1, 2025I-200-25325-429353
- Associate, Lending Specialist at JPMorgan Chase & Co.$160,000New YorkDecided Nov 19, 2025I-200-25316-402225
- Associate at BNP Paribas$150,000NEW YORKDecided Nov 19, 2025I-203-25317-403371
- Credit Risk Manager at Agricultural Bank of China Limited$84,677New YorkDecided Nov 18, 2025I-200-25314-395010
- Analyst, Sr. Portfolio Analyst at SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION$85,000New YorkDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25307-365853
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Credit Analysts pay by experience level in New York
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Credit Analysts specialties in New York
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 94 certified offers. The most common variant is Analyst at a median of $84,677.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst | SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION | 23 | $84,677 |
| Vice President | SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION | 21 | $171,018 |
| Credit Analyst | Morningstar DBRS | 13 | $100,000 |
| Director | Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC | 12 | $157,500 |
| Underwriter | Citibank, N.A. | 5 | $187,000 |
| Credit Risk Analyst | Reach Financial LLC (fka Liberty Lending, LLC) | 4 | $95,000 |
| AVP-Analyst | Moody's Investors Service, Inc. | 4 | $184,100 |
| Credit Portfolio Senior Analyst | Citibank, N.A. | 3 | $122,000 |
| Assistant Product Manager | China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd. | 3 | $76,128 |
| Senior Manager, Credit Strategy | Gynger Inc. | 3 | $171,018 |
| Relationship Manager | China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd. | 3 | $94,700 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Credit Analysts in New York, by industry
Median offered wage across 164 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Finance and insurance leads with a median of $123,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and insurance | SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION | 126 | $123,000 |
| Professional services | Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC | 36 | $137,429 |
| Real estate | MRI Software LLC | 1 | $76,128 |
| Technology and software | Markit North America, Inc. | 1 | $89,675 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in New York over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.5 / 5
Economics and Accounting
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 3.9 / 5
Mathematics
Knowledge
- 3.9 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 3.9 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 3.9 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
- 3.9 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 3.9 / 5
Inductive Reasoning
Ability
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Analyze credit data and financial statements to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money.
- 02
Complete loan applications, including credit analyses and summaries of loan requests, and submit to loan committees for approval.
- 03
Generate financial ratios, using computer programs, to evaluate customers' financial status.
- 04
Prepare reports that include the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money.
- 05
Analyze financial data, such as income growth, quality of management, and market share to determine expected profitability of loans.
- 06
Compare liquidity, profitability, and credit histories of establishments being evaluated with those of similar establishments in the same industries and geographic locations.
- 07
Contact customers to collect payments on delinquent accounts.
- 08
Evaluate customer records and recommend payment plans, based on earnings, savings data, payment history, and purchase activity.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
-4.4%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Declining
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Credit Analysts in New York?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Credit Analysts in New York is $132,690.
- How does New York compare to the national median for Credit Analysts?
- The New York median is +54.4% versus the BLS national figure of $85,917.
- What is the salary range for Credit Analysts in New York?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $75,940 and the 90th-percentile at $231,560, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Credit Analysts a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment declining by -4.4% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Credit Analysts?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.