As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Wealth Manager in California is $159,495, equivalent to $77 per hour, $3,067 weekly, or $13,291 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Wealth Manager in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Wealth Manager in California vary widely, spanning from $142,584 to $202,838. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($150,643) and 75th percentile ($182,182), while top earners (90th percentile) make $202,838 per year. This $31,539 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Home Care, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, California Wealth Manager often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 64 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Wealth Manager job salary. 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
Wealth Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Wealth Manager Salary $142,584 CA June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Wealth Manager Salary $150,643 CA June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Wealth Manager Salary $159,495 CA June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Wealth Manager Salary $182,182 CA June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Wealth Manager Salary $202,838 CA June 01, 2026
25% $150,643 10% $142,584 90% $202,838 75% $182,182 $159,495 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Wealth Manager ?

Wealth management is an investment-advisory discipline which incorporates financial planning, investment portfolio management and a number of aggregated financial services offered by a complex mix of asset managers, custodial banks, retail banks, financial planners and others. There is no equivalent of a stock exchange to consolidate the allocation of investments and promulgate fund pricing and as such it is considered a fragmented and decentralised industry. High-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), small-business owners and families who desire the assistance of a credentialed financial advisory sp...

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $159,922 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $170,016 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $170,463 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $165,081 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $161,289 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $170,030 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $163,731 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $160,329 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $193,646 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $188,311 Date Updated June 01, 2026
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