As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Wealth Manager in California is $159,413, equivalent to $77 per hour, $3,066 weekly, or $13,284 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Wealth Manager in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Wealth Manager in California vary widely, spanning from $142,486 to $202,709. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($150,553) and 75th percentile ($182,076), while top earners (90th percentile) make $202,709 per year. This $31,523 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 $142,486 CA February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Wealth Manager Salary $150,553 CA February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Wealth Manager Salary $159,413 CA February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Wealth Manager Salary $182,076 CA February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Wealth Manager Salary $202,709 CA February 01, 2026
25% $150,553 10% $142,486 90% $202,709 75% $182,076 $159,413 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 $167,117 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $170,562 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $175,555 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $166,989 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $163,113 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $173,258 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $167,340 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $158,870 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $194,791 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $194,345 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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