What are the main factors that influence a Financial Advisor III's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Financial Advisor 's salary?

A Financial Advisor 's salary grows with experience: a Financial Advisor I (0-2 years)earns $55,709, a Financial Advisor II (2-4 years)earns $74,046, a Financial Advisor III (4-7 years)earns $89,601, a Financial Advisor IV (7+ years)earns $107,984, a Financial Advising Director (7+ years)earns $218,718,

What are the highest paying states for a Financial Advisor III?

Financial Advisor III salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Financial Advisor III roles are District of Columbia $99,206, California $98,830, Massachusetts $97,513. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Financial Advisor roles make?

Salaries for Financial Advisor level roles vary by specialization: Financial Associate (Public) III: $134,356; Financial Advisor IV: $107,984; Financial Modeling Advisor III: $107,420; Financial Modeling Consultant III: $107,417; Wealth Management Advisor III: $89,610.

How do different companies affect a Financial Advisor III's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Financial Advisor III roles. Large, established industry leaders like Kpmg Us LLP ($114,295) and Warner Bros Discovery ($114,096) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $88,138.

Financial Advisor III Salary in the United States

How much does a Financial Advisor III make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Financial Advisor III in the United States is $89,601 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a Financial Advisor III's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $108,180
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,727 to $99,326
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,737

10% $70,737

50% (Median) $89,601

90% $108,180

Financial Advisor III Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,326	$8,277	$1,910	$48
Average	$89,601	$7,467	$1,723	$43
25th Percentile	$79,727	$6,644	$1,533	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Financial Advisor III Salaries

A Financial Advisor 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Financial Advisor III Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Financial Advisor 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:

Financial Advisor I (0-2 years): $55,709
Financial Advisor II (2-4 years): $74,046
Financial Advisor III (4-7 years): $89,601
Financial Advisor IV (7+ years): $107,984
Financial Advising Director (7+ years): $218,718

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Financial Advisor I	0-2 years	$55,709
Financial Advisor II	2-4 years	$74,046
Financial Advisor III	4-7 years	$89,601
Financial Advisor IV	7+ years	$107,984
Financial Advising Director	7+ years	$218,718

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How Do Financial Advisor IIIs 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 Financial Advisor IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $99,206.
California: $98,830.
Massachusetts: $97,513.

District of Columbia $99,206 California $98,830 Massachusetts $97,513 Washington $97,154 New Jersey $97,119 Alaska $96,993 Connecticut $95,757 New York $95,255

Hawaii $93,651 Rhode Island $92,898 Maryland $92,388 Minnesota $91,689 Colorado $91,420 Illinois $91,330 Oregon $90,990 Delaware $90,739

New Hampshire $90,581 Virginia $90,228 Pennsylvania $89,198 Nevada $88,678 North Dakota $88,508 Michigan $88,239 Wisconsin $88,141 Vermont $87,943

Texas $87,397 Maine $87,361 Arizona $87,307 Ohio $87,244 Georgia $86,420 Indiana $86,008 Wyoming $85,927 Utah $85,802

Iowa $85,748 Kansas $85,318 Louisiana $85,193 North Carolina $85,148 Missouri $85,130 Florida $84,780 Montana $84,592 Nebraska $84,413

Kentucky $84,315 South Carolina $83,956 Tennessee $83,732 Idaho $83,643 New Mexico $82,988 Oklahoma $82,845 Alabama $82,316 South Dakota $81,429

Arkansas $80,946 West Virginia $80,686 Mississippi $79,906

Top Paying Cities for Financial Advisor III

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: $113,014
San Francisco: $111,776
Oakland: $109,421

San Jose, CA $113,014

San Francisco, CA $111,776

Oakland, CA $109,421

New York, NY $103,166

Paramus, NJ $101,911

Queens Village, NY $101,907

Passaic, NJ $101,822

Bergenfield, NJ $101,814

Stamford, CT $101,616

Huntington, NY $101,580

Newark, NJ $100,918

Bridgeport, CT $100,729

Vallejo, CA $100,550

New Brunswick, NJ $100,514

Petaluma, CA $100,461

Middlesex, NJ $100,290

Somerset, NJ $100,228

Santa Cruz, CA $100,111

Boston, MA $99,565

Monterey, CA $99,250

Seattle, WA $99,045

Santa Rosa, CA $99,027

Los Angeles, CA $99,000

Juneau, AK $98,767

Washington, DC $98,669

Orange, CA $98,350

Santa Ana, CA $98,113

Long Beach, CA $98,023

Anaheim, CA $98,006

Anchorage, AK $97,961

Santa Maria, CA $97,692

Everett, WA $97,674

Danbury, CT $97,359

Bremerton, WA $97,235

Tacoma, WA $96,912

New Suffolk, NY $96,911

Sacramento, CA $96,886

Santa Barbara, CA $96,787

Trenton, NJ $96,688

San Diego, CA $96,688

Brockton, MA $96,590

Fairbanks, AK $96,370

Lompoc, CA $96,142

Lowell, MA $96,069

Ventura, CA $96,052

Nashua, NH $96,034

Stockton, CA $96,025

Modesto, CA $95,371

Poughkeepsie, NY $95,174

Olympia, WA $95,004

Kennewick, WA $95,004

New Haven, CT $94,968

Lawrence, MA $94,646

Hartford, CT $94,556

Riverside, CA $94,538

New Bedford, MA $94,448

Richland, WA $94,448

Bakersfield, CA $94,323

San Bernardino, CA $94,287

New Britain, CT $94,278

Atlantic City, NJ $94,278

New London, CT $94,242

Norwich, CT $94,215

Portsmouth, NH $94,198

Boulder, CO $94,008

Portland, OR $93,884

Worcester, MA $93,875

Minneapolis, MN $93,597

Philadelphia, PA $93,472

Honolulu, HI $93,176

Saint Paul, MN $93,133

Vineland, NJ $93,113

Providence, RI $92,854

Chicago, IL $92,594

Bellingham, WA $92,486

Springfield, MA $92,414

Baltimore, MD $92,388

Chico, CA $92,164

Pittsfield, MA $91,922

Manchester, NH $91,751

Spokane, WA $91,357

Denver, CO $91,348

Albany, NY $90,927

Troy, NY $90,891

Nassau, NY $90,795

Schenectady, NY $90,703

Wilmington, DE $90,631

Burlington, VT $90,506

Salem, OR $90,470

Portland, ME $90,192

Yakima, WA $90,103

Rochester, MN $89,825

Reno, NV $89,780

Fresno, CA $89,780

Milwaukee, WI $89,700

Detroit, MI $89,610

Ann Arbor, MI $89,595

Allentown, PA $89,583

Colorado Springs, CO $89,431

Syracuse, NY $89,386

Carson City, NV $89,386

Houston, TX $89,261

Eugene, OR $89,216

Gary, IN $89,108

Springfield, OR $89,037

Bismarck, ND $89,019

Galveston, TX $88,956

Medford, OR $88,821

Fort Collins, CO $88,786

Concord, NH $88,741

Austin, TX $88,714

Mesa, AZ $88,526

Reading, PA $88,517

Phoenix, AZ $88,508

Dallas, TX $88,481

Saint Cloud, MN $88,395

Madison, WI $88,275

Utica, NY $88,033

Rochester, NY $87,890

Des Moines, IA $87,881

Raleigh, NC $87,872

Atlanta, GA $87,737

Battle Creek, MI $87,710

Salt Lake City, UT $87,684

Lancaster, PA $87,549

Harrisburg, PA $87,424

Kansas City, MO $87,334

Champaign, IL $87,316

Kansas City, KS $87,316

Fort Worth, TX $87,307

Columbus, OH $87,292

Boca Raton, FL $87,271

Pittsburgh, PA $87,236

Richmond, VA $87,200

Indianapolis, IN $87,182

Cleveland, OH $87,173

Las Vegas, NV $87,065

Cincinnati, OH $87,065

Petersburg, VA $86,931

Huntsville, AL $86,796

Lansing, MI $86,736

Lebanon, PA $86,725

Pueblo, CO $86,716

Appleton, WI $86,689

Buffalo, NY $86,653

Dayton, OH $86,626

Racine, WI $86,608

Charlotte, NC $86,599

Saint Louis, MO $86,572

York, PA $86,519

Elkhart, IN $86,519

Gastonia, NC $86,502

Billings, MT $86,480

Beaumont, TX $86,456

Lorain, OH $86,438

Benton Harbor, MI $86,420

Toledo, OH $86,402

Binghamton, NY $86,357

Rock Hill, SC $86,348

Rockford, IL $86,304

Springfield, IL $86,268

Elyria, OH $86,259

Fargo, ND $86,259

Flagstaff, AZ $86,196

Fort Lauderdale, FL $86,142

Duluth, MN $86,089

Miami, FL $86,089

Cheyenne, WY $86,026

Grand Forks, ND $86,026

Bangor, ME $85,829

Cedar Rapids, IA $85,730

Durham, NC $85,693

Louisville, KY $85,685

Grand Rapids, MI $85,668

Hialeah, FL $85,659

Casper, WY $85,533

Scranton, PA $85,426

New Orleans, LA $85,399

Virginia Beach, VA $85,390

Akron, OH $85,345

Peoria, IL $85,228

Sarasota, FL $85,211

Nashville, TN $85,148

Omaha, NE $85,148

Green Bay, WI $85,148

Baton Rouge, LA $85,103

Charleston, SC $85,085

Jamestown, NY $85,040

Davenport, IA $85,040

Tucson, AZ $84,996

Saint Petersburg, FL $84,942

Tampa, FL $84,924

Evansville, IN $84,870

Port Arthur, TX $84,870

Bradenton, FL $84,834

Santa Fe, NM $84,673

Orlando, FL $84,512

Clearwater, FL $84,485

Canton, OH $84,297

La Crosse, WI $84,297

Albuquerque, NM $84,243

Newport News, VA $84,234

High Point, NC $84,207

Ogden, UT $84,171

Corpus Christi, TX $84,099

Norfolk, VA $84,046

Laramie, WY $84,046

Rock Island, IL $83,992

Saginaw, MI $83,974

Jacksonville, FL $83,965

Salisbury, NC $83,947

Boise, ID $83,929

Moline, IL $83,884

Fort Myers, FL $83,858

Memphis, TN $83,840

Tulsa, OK $83,795

Waterloo, IA $83,741

Spartanburg, SC $83,651

Lincoln, NE $83,607

Fort Wayne, IN $83,589

Provo, UT $83,580

Cedar Falls, IA $83,472

San Antonio, TX $83,436

Greensboro, NC $83,401

South Bend, IN $83,392

Savannah, GA $83,293

Muskegon, MI $83,257

Birmingham, AL $83,248

Winston Salem, NC $83,204

Lake Charles, LA $82,988

Anderson, IN $82,971

Lexington, KY $82,944

Augusta, GA $82,917

Greenville, SC $82,917

Lima, OH $82,845

Wichita, KS $82,836

Tuscaloosa, AL $82,836

Columbia, SC $82,755

Springfield, OH $82,738

Asheville, NC $82,594

Bloomington, IN $82,531

Knoxville, TN $82,209

Shreveport, LA $82,200

Wilmington, NC $82,083

Roanoke, VA $82,083

Topeka, KS $81,922

Frankfort, KY $81,912

Oklahoma City, OK $81,851

Chillicothe, OH $81,815

Longview, TX $81,806

Melbourne, FL $81,797

Sioux Falls, SD $81,653

Mobile, AL $81,644

Terre Haute, IN $81,609

Altoona, PA $81,555

Amarillo, TX $81,492

Killeen, TX $81,465

Fayetteville, AR $81,394

Chattanooga, TN $81,367

Sioux City, IA $81,286

Idaho Falls, ID $81,268

Lynchburg, VA $81,196

Gainesville, FL $81,080

Portsmouth, OH $81,035

Little Rock, AR $81,017

Lafayette, LA $80,981

Youngstown, OH $80,981

Daytona Beach, FL $80,928

Clarksville, TN $80,919

Pensacola, FL $80,910

Temple, TX $80,903

Hopkinsville, KY $80,641

Erie, PA $80,623

Florence, SC $80,587

Charleston, WV $80,444

Great Falls, MT $80,399

Macon, GA $80,274

Tallahassee, FL $80,265

Fayetteville, NC $80,247

Waco, TX $80,229

Helena, MT $80,166

Pine Bluff, AR $80,132

Vincennes, IN $80,023

Lubbock, TX $79,987

Alamogordo, NM $79,933

Twin Falls, ID $79,852

Rapid City, SD $79,826

Jackson, MS $79,664

Huntington, WV $79,658

Greenville, MS $79,655

Parkersburg, WV $79,564

Montgomery, AL $79,548

Wichita Falls, TX $79,458

Springfield, MO $79,458

Biloxi, MS $79,413

Monroe, LA $79,324

Johnstown, PA $79,261

Sumter, SC $79,225

Columbus, GA $79,216

Pascagoula, MS $79,046

Abilene, TX $79,046

Kingsport, TN $78,813

Albany, GA $78,813

Gulfport, MS $78,786

Alexandria, LA $78,490

Fort Smith, AR $78,266

El Paso, TX $78,025

Las Cruces, NM $77,621

Harlingen, TX $77,394

Pocatello, ID $77,379

Florence, AL $77,263

Brownsville, TX $77,245

Mcallen, TX $77,057

Dothan, AL $76,931

Columbus, MS $76,399

Altus, OK $75,982

Lawton, OK $75,811

Pierre, SD $75,489

What Skills Can Increase a Financial Advisor III's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Planning (Mentioned in 7.92% 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.
Sales Support (Mentioned in 1.85% Job Postings): The tasks, roles, and technology that exist within our organization to help our sales force close deals.
Transaction Processing (Mentioned in 1.49% Job Postings): Transaction processing is information processing in computer science that is divided into individual, indivisible operations called transactions.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Planning	7.92%
Sales Support	1.85%
Transaction Processing	1.49%

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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 Financial Advisor III's salary.

Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Partnering: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Small Business Banking: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Innovation	$100,353	12%
Partnering	$95,873	7%
Small Business Banking	$95,873	7%

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Financial Advisor III Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Financial Advisor III salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $96,470. While startup companies pay approximate $81,760.

Financial Advisor III Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$81,760
Growth Stage	51~500	$86,447
Established	501~5000	$93,191
Enterprise	5000+	$96,470

Financial Advisor III Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Financial Advisor III roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Insurance and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Financial Advisor positions in Business Services or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Financial Advisor III as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Financial Advisor III

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Insurance	$107,521	$52.0	20%
Financial Services	$98,561	$47.0	10%

How Education impacts an Financial Advisor III's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Financial Advisor III enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Financial Advisor III with a Bachelor's Degree is between $84,717 and $92,747.

Financial Advisor III Salaries by Degree Level

$94,500
$93,100
$91,700
$90,300
$89,000
$87,600
$86,200
$84,800

Typical Education for Financial Advisor III
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	5.8%
High School	5.8%
Associates	5.8%
Bachelors	69.2%
Masters	19.2%
Doctorate	0.0%

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Financial Advisor III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Financial Advisor 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.

$79,727

Average $89,601/year

$99,326

$6,644

Average $7,467/month

$8,277

$1,533

Average $1,723/week

$1,910

$38

Average $43/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,326	$8,277	$1,910	$48
Average	$89,601	$7,467	$1,723	$43
25th Percentile	$79,727	$6,644	$1,533	$38

Financial Advisor III Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Financial Advisor III, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Financial Advisor III Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Financial Advisor IV	$107,984	21%
Private Banker IV	$135,583	51%

Salary Trends for Financial Advisor III

Salaries for a Financial Advisor III can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $91,278 in 2023 to around $90,730 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Financial Advisor III salary trends, .

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2024	$91,625
2025	$90,730
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Most common benefits for Financial Advisor III

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Common company salaries for Financial Advisor III

Here are companies hiring for Financial Advisor III and their salaries, click below for more details.

K $114,295/per year

Kpmg Us LLP Business Services the United States

W $114,096/per year

Warner Bros Discovery Business Services the United States

D $111,927/per year

Dentsu International Ltd Business Services the United States

G $111,873/per year

GroupM Worldwide Inc Business Services the United States

C $111,651/per year

CoWorx Staffing Business Services the United States

C $110,194/per year

Contemporary Services Corp Business Services the United States

S $107,128/per year

Showcase Cinemas Business Services the United States

A $106,429/per year

Amentum Services Inc Business Services the United States

A $106,199/per year

Allied Universal Security Services LLC Business Services the United States

S $106,104/per year

Sodexo USA Business Services the United States

J $105,192/per year

JLL Technologies Business Services the United States

I $104,478/per year

Intact Insurance Group USA LLC Business Services the United States

N $101,619/per year

NielsenIQ Business Services the United States

T $101,470/per year

The Leading Edge Alliance Business Services the United States

H $101,308/per year

Honeywell UOP Business Services the United States

R $97,720/per year

Reeve & Associates Business Services the United States

M $97,584/per year

ManpowerGroup Global Inc Business Services the United States

F $95,980/per year

Financial Sys Nco Business Services the United States

A $95,314/per year

Arrow Global Ltd Business Services the United States

C $94,777/per year

CarMax Enterprise Services LLC Business Services the United States

D $94,479/per year

DZConneX Business Services the United States

A $93,802/per year

Adecco Staffing, USA Business Services the United States

R $92,937/per year

Resource MFG Business Services the United States

Z $92,774/per year

Zachry Brands Inc Business Services the United States

G $88,138/per year

Greystar Worldwide LLC Business Services the United States

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FAQ about Financial Advisor III

1. Where can a Financial Advisor III earn the most?

A Financial Advisor III's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Financial Advisor III earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Financial Advisor III is $113,014.

2. What is the highest pay for Financial Advisor III?

The highest pay for Financial Advisor III is $108,180.

3. What is the lowest pay for Financial Advisor III?

The lowest pay for Financial Advisor III is $70,737.

4. What are the responsibilities of Financial Advisor III?

Develops individualized wealth management financial plans and recommendations to help clients attain financial goals. Assesses clients' financial situations, including income, assets, liabilities, and risk tolerance, to develop tailored financial strategies and estate plans. Recommends investment products, insurance, retirement plans, and tax-efficient solutions aligned with client objectives. Monitors market trends and client portfolios to adjust strategies as needed and ensure optimal performance. Keeps abreast of new financial products to inform and advise clients on potential benefits. May be involved with selling or coordinating the purchase of additional financial products or services to clients. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Typically requires 4-7 years of related experience.

5. What industry pays the highest salary for Financial Advisor III?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Financial Advisor III roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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