Personal Financial Advisor Salary (2024)
Salary Range
Personal Financial Advisor salaries range from $78,120 to $168,350 median across cities, depending on location, experience, and industry.
Personal Financial Advisor Salary by City
| City | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | COL-Adjusted | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $75,690 | $102,850 | $168,350 | $293,270 | $455,666 | $89,931 | 28,950 |
| San Francisco, CA | $76,040 | $99,260 | $157,510 | $219,940 | $301,099 | $87,700 | 8,830 |
| San Diego, CA | $65,400 | $80,880 | $128,400 | $185,580 | $259,914 | $80,150 | 2,810 |
| San Jose, CA | $74,620 | $92,400 | $126,480 | $206,980 | $311,630 | $64,597 | 1,940 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $63,530 | $78,430 | $121,940 | $169,800 | $232,018 | $73,458 | 12,240 |
| Seattle, WA | $63,340 | $80,090 | $112,020 | $169,880 | $245,098 | $74,980 | 4,860 |
| Washington, DC | $63,500 | $80,380 | $109,520 | $177,620 | $266,150 | $71,675 | 4,320 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $53,370 | $76,240 | $109,390 | $207,450 | $334,928 | $92,390 | 7,370 |
| Chicago, IL | $59,640 | $76,400 | $108,640 | $162,290 | $232,035 | $101,249 | 8,170 |
| Miami, FL | $45,620 | $63,040 | $108,310 | $215,100 | $353,927 | $87,985 | 7,180 |
| Raleigh, NC | $49,270 | $77,480 | $106,470 | $218,570 | $364,300 | $106,683 | 1,910 |
| Boston, MA | $64,810 | $80,910 | $101,320 | $151,680 | $217,148 | $66,614 | 6,440 |
| Portland, OR | $51,960 | $64,670 | $100,990 | $156,120 | $227,789 | $77,625 | 1,710 |
| Atlanta, GA | $45,960 | $64,360 | $100,470 | $201,180 | $332,103 | $101,280 | 5,200 |
| Detroit, MI | $45,100 | $54,940 | $99,600 | $179,170 | $282,611 | $104,732 | 3,180 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $44,670 | $74,860 | $99,070 | $162,380 | $244,683 | $93,286 | 4,860 |
| Austin, TX | $50,000 | $62,390 | $95,800 | $125,550 | $164,225 | $93,010 | 1,680 |
| Dallas, TX | $54,940 | $63,930 | $94,660 | $123,020 | $218,670 | $90,932 | 6,300 |
| Denver, CO | $64,180 | $65,000 | $94,630 | $121,470 | $176,590 | $83,892 | 4,370 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $46,700 | $59,060 | $91,490 | $137,740 | $167,130 | $90,854 | 5,480 |
| Nashville, TN | $41,460 | $59,530 | $88,300 | $161,040 | $255,602 | $88,036 | 1,650 |
| Houston, TX | $47,370 | $62,140 | $81,280 | $151,200 | $242,096 | $84,228 | 4,470 |
| Tampa, FL | $49,470 | $56,340 | $79,320 | $177,500 | $305,134 | $79,639 | 4,490 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $52,570 | $65,050 | $78,120 | $127,620 | $191,970 | $77,041 | 1,850 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for Personal Financial Advisor is $106,753 as of 2024. The national mean (average) is $170,878. Salaries range from $78,120 to $168,350 depending on city and cost of living.
Personal Financial Advisor salaries vary significantly by metro area. The highest-paying cities offer median salaries well above the national average of $106,753, though cost of living should be factored in. Check the city breakdown table above for COL-adjusted figures.
There are approximately 140,260 Personal Financial Advisor positions in the US across 24 metropolitan areas tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Personal Financial Advisor positions at the 90th percentile earn significantly more than the median, suggesting strong income growth potential with experience and specialization. The gap between the 10th and 90th percentile indicates the impact that skills, location, and seniority have on compensation.
Salary data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. COL adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities.