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Personal Trust Officer III Salary in the United States

How much does a Personal Trust Officer III make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Personal Trust Officer III in the United States is $117,700 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

However, a Personal Trust Officer III's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $135,123
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $105,860 to $126,820
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $95,080
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Personal Trust Officer III Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $126,820 $10,568 $2,439 $61
Average $117,700 $9,808 $2,263 $57
25th Percentile $105,860 $8,822 $2,036 $51
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Key Factors That Influence Personal Trust Officer III Salaries

A Personal Trust Officer III's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Personal Trust Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Personal Trust Officer III's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Trust Portfolio Administration Officer I (0-2 years): $65,491
  • Trust Portfolio Administration Officer II (2-4 years): $84,236
  • Personal Trust Officer III (4-7 years): $117,691
  • Trust Portfolio Administration Manager (7+ years): $149,910
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Trust Portfolio Administration Officer I0-2 years$65,491
Trust Portfolio Administration Officer II2-4 years$84,236
Personal Trust Officer III4-7 years$117,691
Trust Portfolio Administration Manager7+ years$149,910
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How Do Personal Trust Officer III Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Personal Trust Officer IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $130,310.
  • California: $129,820.
  • Massachusetts: $128,090.

Top Paying Cities for Personal Trust Officer IIIs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $148,450
  • San Francisco: $146,990
  • Oakland: $143,730

What Skills Can Increase a Personal Trust Officer III's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 8.38% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Tax Return (Mentioned in 4.02% Job Postings): Calculating an entity’s income earned with the amount of tax payable to the government, organizations, or potential taxpayers.
  • Financial Planning (Mentioned in 2.3% Job Postings): In general usage, a financial plan is a comprehensive evaluation of an individual's current pay and future financial state by using current known variables to predict future income, asset values and withdrawal plans. This often includes a budget which organizes an individual's finances and sometimes includes a series of steps or specific goals for spending and saving in the future. This plan allocates future income to various types of expenses, such as rent or utilities, and also reserves some income for short-term and long-term savings. A financial plan is sometimes referred to as an investment plan, but in personal finance a financial plan can focus on other specific areas such as risk management, estates, college, or retirement.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 8.38%
Tax Return 4.02%
Financial Planning 2.3%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Personal Trust Officer III's salary.
  • Document Review: Can increase your salary by up to 32%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Products and Services: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Document Review
$155,364
32%
Commitment
$134,178
14%
Products and Services
$133,001
13%
Coordination
$131,824
12%
Listening
$130,647
11%
Relationship Management
$130,647
11%
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Personal Trust Officer III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Personal Trust Officer III's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Personal Trust Officer III Salary Growth & Career Path

For a Personal Trust Officer III, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Trust Portfolio Administration Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $150,000 - a projected growth of 27% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Personal Trust Officer III

Salaries for a Personal Trust Officer III can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $96,780 in 2023 to around $95,558 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Personal Trust Officer III salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Personal Trust Officer III Over Time

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