Wildly variable — top advisors with their own book of business clear $500K+ easily.
Pay scales steeply with tenure for Financial Advisors. National figures, before regional adjustments.
| Experience | Median 2026 | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level (0–1 yr) | $73,500 | $46,400 | $121,400 |
| Junior (2–4 yrs) | $91,300 | $57,700 | $150,900 |
| Mid-Level (5–9 yrs) | $105,000 | $66,400 | $173,500 |
| Senior (10–14 yrs) | $126,000 | $79,600 | $208,200 |
| Veteran (15+ yrs) | $142,800 | $90,300 | $235,900 |
Top 10 states by median Financial Advisor salary in 2026.
| State | Median | 25th % | 75th % | vs Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $152,200 | $115,700 | $197,900 | +45% |
| Washington DC | $147,000 | $111,700 | $191,100 | +40% |
| Connecticut | $141,700 | $107,700 | $184,200 | +35% |
| California | $136,500 | $103,700 | $177,400 | +30% |
| Massachusetts | $136,500 | $103,700 | $177,400 | +30% |
| Washington | $136,500 | $103,700 | $177,400 | +30% |
| New Jersey | $132,300 | $100,500 | $172,000 | +26% |
| Maryland | $126,000 | $95,700 | $163,800 | +20% |
| Colorado | $122,800 | $93,300 | $159,700 | +17% |
| Florida | $120,700 | $91,800 | $156,900 | +15% |
| State | Median | 25th % | 75th % | vs Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $89,200 | $67,800 | $116,000 | -15% |
| North Dakota | $88,200 | $67,000 | $114,600 | -16% |
| Oklahoma | $88,200 | $67,000 | $114,600 | -16% |
| Wyoming | $88,200 | $67,000 | $114,600 | -16% |
| Alabama | $87,100 | $66,200 | $113,300 | -17% |
| Louisiana | $87,100 | $66,200 | $113,300 | -17% |
| Arkansas | $84,000 | $63,800 | $109,200 | -20% |
| South Dakota | $84,000 | $63,800 | $109,200 | -20% |
| Mississippi | $81,900 | $62,200 | $106,400 | -22% |
| West Virginia | $81,900 | $62,200 | $106,400 | -22% |
Metro-level pay frequently outpaces state averages — major metros concentrate higher wages.
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