Financial advisor salary in United States

The average salary for a Financial Advisor is $95,656 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 9.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 10, 2026.

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Financial Advisor salaries typically range between a low of $46,505 and a high of $196,753 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Financial Advisor include Austin, TX at $107,613 per year, Pittsburgh, PA at $100,621 per year, and Houston, TX at $99,112 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Financial Advisor include One Pacific Financial Strategies ($375,000 per year) and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc ($300,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Financial Advisor salary compares to related positions:

• Entry Level Financial Advisor: Average $80,490 per year
• Junior Financial Advisor: Average $70,461 per year
• Senior Financial Advisor: Average $129,398 per year