Financial Planner Salary in the United States

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Financial Planner Salary in the United States

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How much does a Financial Planner make?

As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Financial Planner in the United States is around $137,476, with an hourly rate of $66. The average salary ranges from $121,486 (10th percentile) to $158,246 (90th percentile), with the majority earning between $129,106 (25th percentile) and $148,348 (75th percentile). A Financial Planner's salary is shaped by several key factors, including experience level, specific skills, industry differences, company size, and so on. Below, we'll dive deeper into each of these factors to help you understand how they impact compensation.

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Financial Planner Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $148,348 $12,362 $2,853 $71
Average $137,476 $11,456 $2,644 $66
25th Percentile $129,106 $10,759 $2,483 $62
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How much does a Financial Planner make by hour, week, month, and year?

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Last Updated on August 01, 2025
$129,106
Average $137,476/year
$148,348
$10,759
Average $11,456/month
$12,362
$2,483
Average $2,644/week
$2,853
$62
Average $66/hour
$71
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $148,348 $12,362 $2,853 $71
Average $137,476 $11,456 $2,644 $66
25th Percentile $129,106 $10,759 $2,483 $62

How does experience level affect a Financial Planner's Salary?

An entry-level Financial Planner with less than 1 year of experience earns about $133,947. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $134,195. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $135,808. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $140,674, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $142,273.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Financial Planner $133,947
Intermediate Level Financial Planner $134,195
Senior Level Financial Planner $135,808
Specialist Level Financial Planner $140,674
Expert Level Financial Planner $142,273
$133,947 0 yr
$134,195 < 2 yrs
$135,808 2-4 yrs
$140,674 5-8 yrs
$142,273 > 8 yrs
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How much does salary of Financial Planner vary from state to state?

Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:
  • In California, the average yearly salary for a Financial Planner is $151,636.
  • In Massachusetts, the average annual salary is $149,615.
  • In New Jersey, a Financial Planner earns $149,010 per year.
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How much does salary of Financial Planner vary from city to city?

Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:
  • In San Francisco, CA, the average yearly salary for a Financial Planner is $171,694.
  • In New York, NY, the average annual salary is $159,321.
  • In Boston, MA, a Financial Planner earns $153,327 per year.
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What are the salaries of a Financial Planner with different levels of education?

Salaries for Financial Planner with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for a Financial Planner with a Bachelor's Degree is $132,465 - $137,820. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.

Financial Planner Salaries by Degree Level

Last Updated on August 01, 2025
Typical Education for Financial Planner
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
High School 0.9%
Associates 1.9%
Bachelors 36.8%
Masters 56.6%
Doctorate 3.8%
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What is the salary trend of Financial Planner?

As of August 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Financial Planner compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $89,675 in 2023 to approximately $89,175 in 2025. (For a detailed analysis of Financial Planner salary trends, click here.)

Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.

Average Annual Salary of Financial Planner Over Time

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2023
$89,675
2024
$89,954
2025
$89,175
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2023 $89,675
2024 $89,954
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Financial Planner bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 34.4%
Bonuses 44.0%
Social Security 3.7%
401k/403b 1.9%
Disability 0.7%
Healthcare 1.3%
Pension 3.4%
Time Off 10.6%
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Core Compensation
Median % of Total
Base Salary $137,476 34.4%
Bonus $175,693 44.0%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $14,918 3.7%
401K/403B $7,686 1.9%
Disability $2,825 0.7%
Healthcare $5,300 1.3%
Pension $13,388 3.4%
Time Off $42,254 10.6%
Total Compensation $399,540 100%
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