What are the main factors that influence a Certified Financial Planner's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Certified Financial Planner?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Certified Financial Planner roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Certified Financial Planner's salary?

A Certified Financial Planner's salary grows with experience: a Financial Advisor I (0-2 years)earns $58,064, a Certified Financial Planner (2-4 years)earns $77,167, a Financial Advisor III (4-7 years)earns $93,387, a Financial Advisor IV (7+ years)earns $112,563, a Financial Advising Director (7+ years)earns $227,928,

What are the highest paying states for a Certified Financial Planner?

Certified Financial Planner salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Certified Financial Planner roles are District of Columbia $83,784, California $83,467, Massachusetts $82,354. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Certified Financial Planner roles make?

Salaries for Certified Financial Planner level roles vary by specialization: Financial Planner: $137,822; Associate Financial Planner: $97,982; Senior Financial Planner: $81,102; Merchandise Financial Planner: $80,224; Financial Planner And Analyst: $79,842.

Certified Financial Planner Salary in Delaware

How much does a Certified Financial Planner make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Certified Financial Planner in Delaware is $76,633 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,983
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,955 to $84,668
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,965

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Certified Financial Planner Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,668	$7,056	$1,628	$41
Average	$76,633	$6,386	$1,474	$37
25th Percentile	$68,955	$5,746	$1,326	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Certified Financial Planner Salaries

A Certified Financial Planner'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 Certified Financial Planner Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Certified Financial Planner'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): $58,064
Early Career (1-2 years): $77,167
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $93,387
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $112,563
Expert (over 8 years): $227,928

Levels	Salary
Financial... Level Certified Financial Planner	$58,064
Certified... Level Certified Financial Planner	$77,167
Financial... Level Certified Financial Planner	$93,387
Financial... Level Certified Financial Planner	$112,563
Financial... Level Certified Financial Planner	$227,928

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How Do Certified Financial Planner 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 Certified Financial Planners. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $83,784.
California: $83,467.
Massachusetts: $82,354.

District of Columbia $83,784 California $83,467 Massachusetts $82,354 Washington $82,052 New Jersey $82,021 Alaska $81,915 Connecticut $80,871 New York $80,447

Hawaii $79,093 Rhode Island $78,457 Maryland $78,026 Minnesota $77,436 Colorado $77,209 Illinois $77,133 Oregon $76,845 Delaware $76,633

New Hampshire $76,500 Virginia $76,202 Pennsylvania $75,332 Nevada $74,893 North Dakota $74,749 Michigan $74,522 Wisconsin $74,439 Vermont $74,272

Texas $73,811 Maine $73,781 Arizona $73,735 Ohio $73,682 Georgia $72,986 Indiana $72,638 Wyoming $72,570 Utah $72,464

Iowa $72,418 Kansas $72,055 Louisiana $71,949 North Carolina $71,911 Missouri $71,896 Florida $71,601 Montana $71,442 Nebraska $71,291

Kentucky $71,208 South Carolina $70,905 Tennessee $70,716 Idaho $70,640 New Mexico $70,088 Oklahoma $69,967 Alabama $69,520 South Dakota $68,771

Arkansas $68,362 West Virginia $68,143 Mississippi $67,485

Top Paying Cities for Certified Financial Planners

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:

Lincoln: $76,288
Little Creek: $76,847
Magnolia: $76,736

Lincoln, DE $76,288 Little Creek, DE $76,847 Magnolia, DE $76,736 Milford, DE $76,482 Marydel, DE $76,608 Millsboro, DE $75,968 Millville, DE $76,086 Milton, DE $76,217

Nassau, DE $76,272 Ocean View, DE $76,073 Rehoboth Beach, DE $76,219 Seaford, DE $76,262 Selbyville, DE $75,946 Smyrna, DE $76,900 Viola, DE $76,546 Woodside, DE $76,751

Bear, DE $76,574 Newark, DE $76,546 Claymont, DE $76,702 Delaware City, DE $76,622 Hockessin, DE $76,539 Kirkwood, DE $76,608 Middletown, DE $76,637 Montchanin, DE $76,556

New Castle, DE $76,568 Odessa, DE $76,675 Port Penn, DE $76,727 Rockland, DE $76,564 Saint Georges, DE $76,613 Townsend, DE $76,731 Winterthur, DE $76,573 Lewes, DE $76,247

Wilmington, DE $76,543 Dover, DE $76,847 Dover Afb, DE $76,442 Bethany Beach, DE $75,992 Bethel, DE $76,071 Bridgeville, DE $76,251 Camden Wyoming, DE $76,630 Cheswold, DE $76,822

Clayton, DE $76,824 Dagsboro, DE $75,940 Delmar, DE $75,818 Ellendale, DE $76,048 Felton, DE $76,476 Fenwick Island, DE $75,956 Frankford, DE $75,824 Frederica, DE $76,552

Georgetown, DE $75,911 Greenwood, DE $76,263 Harbeson, DE $75,992 Harrington, DE $76,379 Hartly, DE $76,617 Houston, DE $76,270 Kenton, DE $76,828 Laurel, DE $75,865

Yorklyn, DE $76,562

Certified Financial Planner Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Certified Financial Planner roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Certified Financial Planner positions in Insurance or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Certified Financial Planner as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Certified Financial Planner

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$99,623	$48.0	30%
Business Services	$84,297	$41.0	10%

Certified Financial Planner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Certified Financial Planner'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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$68,955

Average $76,633/year

$84,668

$5,746

Average $6,386/month

$7,056

$1,326

Average $1,474/week

$1,628

$33

Average $37/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,668	$7,056	$1,628	$41
Average	$76,633	$6,386	$1,474	$37
25th Percentile	$68,955	$5,746	$1,326	$33

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