Financial advisor salary in California
How much does a Financial Advisor make in California?
Average base salary
$81,270
same
as national averageAverage $81,270
Low $44,918
High $147,043
The average salary for a financial advisor is $81,270 per year in California and $17,800 commission per year.2.8k salaries reported, updated at September 21, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in California
| 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 |
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Top companies for Financial Advisors in California
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Highest paying cities for Financial Advisors near California
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Where can a Financial Advisor earn more?
Compare salaries for Financial Advisors in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Financial Advisors
Most recommended license
FINRA License
(earn +12.55% more)
The jobs requiring this license have decrease by 6.70% since 2018. Financial Advisors with this license earn +12.55% more than the average base salary, which is $81,270 per year.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this license | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22 | increase by 22 |
| 2011 | 13 | decrease by 40.91% |
| 2012 | 85213 | increase by 655384.62% |
| 2013 | 110320 | increase by 29.46% |
| 2014 | 139538 | increase by 26.48% |
| 2015 | 50770 | decrease by 63.62% |
| 2016 | 32855 | decrease by 35.29% |
| 2017 | 26053 | decrease by 20.70% |
| 2018 | 40393 | increase by 55.04% |
| 2019 | 37688 | decrease by 6.70% |
Top companies hiring Financial Advisors on Indeed
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Top schools offering FINRA License
Top fields of study
Law DegreeTop skills
Writing SkillsTop certifications
CFPMore critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Fields of study | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 jobs | 51 |
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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
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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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How much do similar professions get paid in California?
Financial Representative
Job openingsAverage $78,531 per year
Financial Professional
Job openingsAverage $94,492 per year
Finance Associate
Job openingsAverage $105,500 per year
Financial Specialist
Job openingsAverage $79,002 per year
Wealth Manager
Job openingsAverage $100,393 per year
Finance Manager
Job openingsAverage $114,577 per year
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Common questions about salaries for a Financial Advisor
How can I know if I am being paid fairly as a financial advisor?
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