As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Personal Financial Advisor in the US is $43,154, equivalent to $21 per hour, $830 weekly, or $3,596 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Personal Financial Advisor in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Personal Financial Advisor in the US vary widely, spanning from $38,251 to $51,934. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($40,588) and 75th percentile ($47,750), while top earners (90th percentile) make $51,934 per year. This $7,162 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Financial Counseling, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Personal Financial Advisor often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 25 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Personal Financial Advisor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Personal Financial Advisor Salary $38,251 US April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Personal Financial Advisor Salary $40,588 US April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Personal Financial Advisor Salary $43,154 US April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Personal Financial Advisor Salary $47,750 US April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Personal Financial Advisor Salary $51,934 US April 01, 2026
25% $40,588 10% $38,251 90% $51,934 75% $47,750 $43,154 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Personal Financial Advisor ?

A financial adviser or financial advisor (considered cognates with interchangeable spelling), is a professional who suggests and renders financial services to clients based on their financial situation. In many countries financial advisors have to complete specific training and hold a license to provide advice. In the United States for example a financial adviser carries a Series 65 or 66 license and according to the U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), license designations and compliance issues must be reported for public view. FINRA describes the main groups of investment...

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