As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Personal Financial Advisor in Washington, DC is $47,517, equivalent to $23 per hour, $914 weekly, or $3,960 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Personal Financial Advisor in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Personal Financial Advisor in Washington, DC vary widely, spanning from $42,121 to $57,189. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,693) and 75th percentile ($52,580), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,189 per year. This $7,887 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, Washington Personal Financial Advisor often earn 0.5% higher than national averages. However, Washington currently ranks 79 statewide for Personal Financial Advisor job salary. 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 $42,121 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Personal Financial Advisor Salary $44,693 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Personal Financial Advisor Salary $47,517 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Personal Financial Advisor Salary $52,580 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Personal Financial Advisor Salary $57,189 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
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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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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

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