How much does a Personal Financial Advisor make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Personal Financial Advisor in the United States is $43,106. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $39,727 to $47,679, with most professionals earning between $36,651 and $51,842.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Personal Financial Advisor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Personal Financial Advisor Salary $36,651 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Personal Financial Advisor Salary $39,727 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Personal Financial Advisor Salary $43,106 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Personal Financial Advisor Salary $47,679 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Personal Financial Advisor Salary $51,842 US April 01, 2025
25% $39,727 10% $36,651 90% $51,842 75% $47,679 $43,106 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Personal Financial Advisor ?

A financial adviser or financial advisor (considered cognates with interchangeable spelling), is a professional who suggests and renders financial services to clients based on their financial situation. In many countries financial advisors have to complete specific training and hold a license to provide advice. In the United States for example a financial adviser carries a Series 65 or 66 license and according to the U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), license designations and compliance issues must be reported for public view. FINRA describes the main groups of investment...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Personal Financial Advisor in the United States. The base salary for Personal Financial Advisor ranges from $39,727 to $47,679 with the average base salary of $43,106. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $39,727 to $47,679 with the average total cash compensation of $43,106.

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