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Financial planner salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Financial Planner make in the United States?

Average base salary

$93,530
Average $93,530
Low $48,370
High $180,854

The average salary for a financial planner is $93,530 per year in the United States. 1.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 14, 2026).

Financial Planner job openings in United States

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Certified Financial Planner
Wealthbridge Financial Group4out of 5 stars.
Jeffersonville, IN
$125,000 - $185,000 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Financial Planner in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Actalent
 
$400,000per year
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JD Mellberg Financial
 
$244,000per year
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Fusco Personnel
 
$225,000per year
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First Financial Group
 
$200,000per year
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LAP
 
$185,000per year
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Legacy
 
$182,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Financial Planners near United States

  1. San Jose, CA
    $134,147 per year
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $130,076 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $114,624 per year
  4. St. Louis, MO
    $100,880 per year
  5. Dallas, TX
    $100,420 per year

Where can a Financial Planner earn more?

Compare salaries for Financial Planners in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Financial Planner get paid in United States?

Junior Financial Planner

Job openings
Average $65,042 per year

Senior Financial Planner

Job openings
Average $110,598 per year