Financial Advisor salary in United States
How much does a Financial Advisor make in the United States?
Average base salary
The average salary for a financial advisor is $78,856 per year in the United States and $30,000 commission per year.7.8k salaries reported, updated at May 20, 2022.
Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per year |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
Top companies for Financial Advisors in United States
Highest paying cities for Financial Advisors in United States
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Financial Advisors
CFPearn +17.07% more
The jobs requiring this certification have decrease by 44.76% since 2018. Financial Advisors with this certification earn +17.07% more than the average base salary, which is $78,856 per year.
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this certification | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | increase by 2 |
| 2012 | 24861 | increase by 1242950.00% |
| 2013 | 35304 | increase by 42.01% |
| 2014 | 38690 | increase by 9.59% |
| 2015 | 17022 | decrease by 56.00% |
| 2016 | 10442 | decrease by 38.66% |
| 2017 | 16254 | increase by 55.66% |
| 2018 | 23691 | increase by 45.75% |
| 2019 | 13088 | decrease by 44.76% |
Top companies hiring Financial Advisors with the recommended certification
More critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Fields of study | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 jobs | 51 |
Most common benefits for Financial Advisors
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Salary satisfaction
Based on 793 ratings52% of Financial Advisors in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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Investment Consultant
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