401k Client Service Advisor Salary in the United States

How much does a 401k Client Service Advisor make in the United States?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a 401k Client Service Advisor in the United States is $65,593 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, a 401k Client Service Advisor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,563
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,758 to $75,523
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,445
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401k Client Service Advisor Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $75,523 $6,294 $1,452 $36
Average $65,593 $5,466 $1,261 $32
25th Percentile $59,758 $4,980 $1,149 $29
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Equity Trust Company - Westlake, OH

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Louis Vuitton - Cincinnati, OH

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Key Factors That Influence 401k Client Service Advisor Salaries

A 401k Client Service Advisor'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 401k Client Service Advisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 401k Client Service Advisor'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $54,863
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $63,525
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $74,977
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $101,421
  • Expert (over 8 years): $62,311
Levels Salary
Client Se... Level 401k Client Service Advisor$54,863
401k Clie... Level 401k Client Service Advisor$63,525
Client Se... Level 401k Client Service Advisor$74,977
Client Se... Level 401k Client Service Advisor$101,421
Customer ... Level 401k Client Service Advisor$62,311
$54,863 0 yr
$63,525 < 2 yrs
$74,977 2-4 yrs
$101,421 5-8 yrs
$62,311 > 8 yrs
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How Do 401k Client Service Advisor 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 401k Client Service Advisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $72,625.
  • California: $72,349.
  • Massachusetts: $71,385.

Top Paying Cities for 401k Client Service Advisors

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: $82,733
  • San Francisco: $81,827
  • Oakland: $80,102

What Skills Can Increase a 401k Client Service Advisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 11.75% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Material Handling (Mentioned in 2.17% Job Postings): Material handling involves short-distance movement within the confines of a building or between a building and a transportation vehicle. It uses a wide range of manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment and includes consideration of the protection, storage, and control of materials throughout their manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal. Material handling can be used to create time and place utility through the handling, storage, and control of material, as distinct from manufacturing, which creates form utility by changing the shape, form, and makeup of material.
  • Financial Services (Mentioned in 0.98% Job Postings): A services provided by the finance industry, which encompasses a broad range of businesses that manage money. These services involve banking, brokerage, mortgages, credit cards, payment services, real estate, investment funds, taxes and accounting.
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Customer Service 11.75%
Material Handling 2.17%
Financial Services 0.98%
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 401k Client Service Advisor's salary.
  • Financial Services: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Listening: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Financial Services
 $73,464
12%
Listening
 $71,497
9%
Problem Solving
 $70,185
7%
Presentation
 $68,217
4%
Onboarding
 $67,561
3%
Client Relationship
 $66,905
2%
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401k Client Service Advisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 401k Client Service Advisor'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.

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$59,758
Average $65,593/year
$75,523
$4,980
Average $5,466/month
$6,294
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Average $1,261/week
$1,452
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Average $32/hour
$36
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $75,523 $6,294 $1,452 $36
Average $65,593 $5,466 $1,261 $32
25th Percentile $59,758 $4,980 $1,149 $29

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Salary Trends for 401k Client Service Advisor

Salaries for a 401k Client Service Advisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $51,336 in 2023 to around $51,293 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of 401k Client Service Advisor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of 401k Client Service Advisor Over Time

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$51,336
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$51,639
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