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Financial Advisor salary
Personal financial advisors help clients plan for retirement, investments, taxes, and insurance.
Median annual
$102,000
Median hourly
$49
Top 10% earn
$210,000+
Salary range
Bottom 10%$55,000
Median$102,000
Top 10%$210,000
Financial Advisor salary by experience level
How pay typically progresses from a first job to a senior role, modelled from the reported national pay distribution.
| Experience | Years | Annual | Hourly | vs median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry level | 0–2 years | $60,600 | $29 | -41% |
| Early career | 2–5 years | $83,900 | $40 | -18% |
| Mid career | 5–10 years | $119,800 | $58 | +17% |
| Senior / experienced | 10+ years | $185,200 | $89 | +82% |
- Entry level: Starting pay for newly qualified financial advisors, before specialisation or overtime.
- Early career: Pay rises quickly once you can work independently and take on harder assignments.
- Mid career: Most workers sit around this level, often with a specialism or a first supervisory role.
- Senior / experienced: Lead, senior or management roles, plus the highest-paying employers and locations.
Career details
Education
Bachelor's degree plus licensing; CFP certification preferred.
Job outlook
17% growth through 2033 — much faster than average.
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