What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Financial Advisor'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 Entry Level Financial Advisor?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Entry Level Financial Advisor roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Entry Level Financial Advisor's salary?

An Entry Level Financial Advisor's salary grows with experience: starting around $65,830 for beginners, reaching about $68,512 at mid-level, and approach $71,715 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Financial Advisor?

Entry Level Financial Advisor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Financial Advisor roles are District of Columbia $73,787, California $73,508, Massachusetts $72,528. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Financial Advisor roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Financial Advisor level roles vary by specialization: Financial Advisor III: $89,600; Entry Level Actuary: $80,901; Entry Level Auto Technician/Customer Service Advisor: $77,333; Entry Level Auditor: $67,701; Entry Level Financial Analyst: $67,403.

Entry Level Financial Advisor Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Level Financial Advisor make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Financial Advisor in Delaware is $67,490 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,255
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,459 to $74,171
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,058

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Entry Level Financial Advisor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,171	$6,181	$1,426	$36
Average	$67,490	$5,624	$1,298	$32
25th Percentile	$60,459	$5,038	$1,163	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Financial Advisor Salaries

An Entry Level Financial 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 Entry Level Financial Advisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Financial 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): $65,830
Early Career (1-2 years): $66,025
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,512
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $71,502
Expert (over 8 years): $71,715

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Entry Level Financial Advisor	$65,830
Intermediate Level Entry Level Financial Advisor	$66,025
Senior Level Entry Level Financial Advisor	$68,512
Specialist Level Entry Level Financial Advisor	$71,502
Expert Level Entry Level Financial Advisor	$71,715

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How Do Entry Level Financial 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 Entry Level Financial Advisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $73,787.
California: $73,508.
Massachusetts: $72,528.

District of Columbia $73,787 California $73,508 Massachusetts $72,528 Washington $72,261 New Jersey $72,235 Alaska $72,141 Connecticut $71,222 New York $70,848

Hawaii $69,656 Rhode Island $69,096 Maryland $68,716 Minnesota $68,196 Colorado $67,996 Illinois $67,930 Oregon $67,676 Delaware $67,490

New Hampshire $67,372 Virginia $67,110 Pennsylvania $66,343 Nevada $65,957 North Dakota $65,830 Michigan $65,630 Wisconsin $65,557 Vermont $65,410

Texas $65,004 Maine $64,977 Arizona $64,937 Ohio $64,891 Georgia $64,277 Indiana $63,971 Wyoming $63,911 Utah $63,818

Iowa $63,778 Kansas $63,458 Louisiana $63,364 North Carolina $63,331 Missouri $63,318 Florida $63,058 Montana $62,918 Nebraska $62,785

Kentucky $62,711 South Carolina $62,445 Tennessee $62,278 Idaho $62,212 New Mexico $61,725 Oklahoma $61,618 Alabama $61,225 South Dakota $60,565

Arkansas $60,206 West Virginia $60,012 Mississippi $59,432

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Financial 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:

Lincoln: $67,186
Little Creek: $67,678
Magnolia: $67,580

Lincoln, DE $67,186 Little Creek, DE $67,678 Magnolia, DE $67,580 Milford, DE $67,356 Marydel, DE $67,467 Millsboro, DE $66,904 Millville, DE $67,007 Milton, DE $67,123

Nassau, DE $67,172 Ocean View, DE $66,996 Rehoboth Beach, DE $67,124 Seaford, DE $67,162 Selbyville, DE $66,885 Smyrna, DE $67,724 Viola, DE $67,412 Woodside, DE $67,594

Bear, DE $67,438 Newark, DE $67,412 Claymont, DE $67,550 Delaware City, DE $67,480 Hockessin, DE $67,406 Kirkwood, DE $67,467 Middletown, DE $67,493 Montchanin, DE $67,422

New Castle, DE $67,432 Odessa, DE $67,526 Port Penn, DE $67,572 Rockland, DE $67,428 Saint Georges, DE $67,472 Townsend, DE $67,576 Winterthur, DE $67,436 Lewes, DE $67,149

Wilmington, DE $67,410 Dover, DE $67,678 Dover Afb, DE $67,321 Bethany Beach, DE $66,925 Bethel, DE $66,995 Bridgeville, DE $67,152 Camden Wyoming, DE $67,487 Cheswold, DE $67,656

Clayton, DE $67,658 Dagsboro, DE $66,879 Delmar, DE $66,771 Ellendale, DE $66,974 Felton, DE $67,351 Fenwick Island, DE $66,893 Frankford, DE $66,777 Frederica, DE $67,418

Georgetown, DE $66,853 Greenwood, DE $67,163 Harbeson, DE $66,925 Harrington, DE $67,266 Hartly, DE $67,475 Houston, DE $67,170 Kenton, DE $67,661 Laurel, DE $66,813

Yorklyn, DE $67,426

Entry Level Financial Advisor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Entry Level Financial Advisor roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Entry Level Financial Advisor positions in Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Entry Level Financial Advisor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Entry Level Financial Advisor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$80,988	$39.0	20%

Entry Level Financial Advisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Financial 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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$60,459

Average $67,490/year

$74,171

$5,038

Average $5,624/month

$6,181

$1,163

Average $1,298/week

$1,426

$29

Average $32/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,171	$6,181	$1,426	$36
Average	$67,490	$5,624	$1,298	$32
25th Percentile	$60,459	$5,038	$1,163	$29

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