Financial Planner Salary in Denver, Colorado

How much does a Financial Planner make in Denver, CO?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Financial Planner in Denver, CO is $142,186. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $132,648 to $153,858, with most professionals earning between $123,964 and $164,485.

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What is a Financial Planner?

A Financial Planner or personal Financial Planner is a professional who prepares financial plans for people. These financial plans often cover cash flow management, retirement planning, investment planning, financial risk management, insurance planning, tax planning, estate planning and business succession planning (for business owners)....

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What does a Financial Planner do?

Common responsibilities of a Financial Planner

Works closely with other Financial Aid Planners and staff all working toward departmental goals.

November 16, 2022

Assist and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts related to revenue, operating costs, freight, and other supply chain costs.

December 30, 2022

Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of those portions of both the Old Testament and New Testament of the Bible with scriptural references to money and finances, and ability to apply and integrate this knowledge into all phases of client counsel.

January 31, 2023

Develop and recommend strategies that clients can use to achieve their financial goals and objectives, including specific recommendations in areas such as cash management, insurance coverage, and investment planning.

February 12, 2023

Utilize financial planning software, as well as Excel, PowerPoint, and cash flow analysis programs, in order to provide analysis for clients of their current and future financial picture.

February 22, 2023

Gather, organize and maintain client personal and financial wealth plan profile data.

March 21, 2023

Review planning deliverables with the client and maintain a comprehensive list of financial planning action items for follow up and resolution.

April 23, 2023

Meet one on one with participants to answer any personal questions about the plan or possible other financial matters.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Financial Planner in Denver, CO

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

132648

153858

142186

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

302410

349542

324708

What is the average salary for Financial Planner in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Financial Planner in Denver, CO. The base salary for Financial Planner ranges from $132,648 to $153,858 with the average base salary of $142,186. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $302,410 to $349,542 with the average total cash compensation of $324,708.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$142,186	$132,648 - $153,858
Bonus	$182,523	$169,762 - $195,684
Total Pay	$324,708	$302,410 - $349,542

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Financial Planner Salary Near Denver, CO

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Westminster, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,648 - $153,858	COMPARE TO Denver, CO 0%
CITY, STATE Aurora, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,557 - $153,752	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Arvada, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,648 - $153,858	COMPARE TO Denver, CO 0%
CITY, STATE Broomfield, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $134,209 - $155,669	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Castle Rock, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,345 - $151,187	COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Boulder, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,551 - $158,386	COMPARE TO Denver, CO

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About Denver, Colorado

Denver is in the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor, between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the High Plains to the east. Denver's topography consists of plains in the city center with hilly areas to the north, west and south. According to the United States Census Bureau the city has a total area of 155 square miles (401 km2), of which 153 square miles (396 km2) is land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2) (1.1%) is water. The City and County of Denver is surrounded by only three other counties: Adams County to the north and east, Arapahoe County to the south and east, and Jefferson County...

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