How much does a Personal Financial Advisor make in San Diego, CA?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Personal Financial Advisor in San Diego, CA is $46,658. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $43,001 to $51,607, with most professionals earning between $39,671 and $56,113.

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Personal Financial Advisor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Personal Financial Advisor Salary $39,671 San Diego,CA May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Personal Financial Advisor Salary $43,001 San Diego,CA May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Personal Financial Advisor Salary $46,658 San Diego,CA May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Personal Financial Advisor Salary $51,607 San Diego,CA May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Personal Financial Advisor Salary $56,113 San Diego,CA May 01, 2025
25% $43,001 10% $39,671 90% $56,113 75% $51,607 $46,658 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 San Diego, CA. The base salary for Personal Financial Advisor ranges from $43,001 to $51,607 with the average base salary of $46,658. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,999 to $59,962 with the average total cash compensation of $53,700.

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