As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Stock Broker in the US is $164,730, equivalent to $79 per hour, $3,168 weekly, or $13,728 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Stock Broker in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Stock Broker in the US vary widely, spanning from $99,807 to $180,384. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($130,747) and 75th percentile ($172,924), while top earners (90th percentile) make $180,384 per year. This $42,177 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Communication Skills or Brokerage, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Stock Broker often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 44 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Stock Broker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Stock Broker Salary $99,807 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Stock Broker Salary $130,747 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Stock Broker Salary $164,730 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Stock Broker Salary $172,924 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Stock Broker Salary $180,384 US May 01, 2026
25% $130,747 10% $99,807 90% $180,384 75% $172,924 $164,730 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Stock Broker ?

A stockbroker, share broker (in India), registered representative (in the United States and Canada), trading representative (in Singapore), or more broadly, an investment broker, investment adviser, financial adviser, wealth manager, or investment professional is a regulated broker, broker-dealer, or Registered Investment Adviser (in the United States) who may provide financial advisory and investment management services and execute transactions such as the purchase or sale of stocks and other investments to financial market participants in return for a commission, markup, or fee, which could ...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Stock Broker in the United States. The base salary for Stock Broker ranges from $130,747 to $172,924 with the average base salary of $164,730. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $186,512 to $283,882 with the average total cash compensation of $241,466.

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